2 Corinthians 11:28

Authorized King James Version

Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
χωρὶς
G5565
Beside
at a space, i.e., separately or apart from (often as preposition)
#2
τῶν
G3588
that which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
παρεκτὸς
G3924
those things that are without
near outside, i.e., besides
#4
τῶν
G3588
that which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ἐπισύστασις
G1999
cometh upon
a conspiracy, i.e., concourse (riotous or friendly)
#6
μου
G3450
me
of me
#7
τῶν
G3588
that which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
καθ'
G2596
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#9
ἡμέραν
G2250
daily
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#10
τῶν
G3588
that which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
μέριμνα
G3308
the care
solicitude
#12
πασῶν
G3956
of all
all, any, every, the whole
#13
τῶν
G3588
that which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
ἐκκλησιῶν
G1577
the churches
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Corinthians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection