2 Corinthians 12:13

Authorized King James Version

For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
τί
G5101
what
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
#2
γάρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
ἐστιν
G2076
is it
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#4
ὃ
G3739
wherein
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#5
ἡττήθητε
G2274
ye were inferior
to make worse, i.e., vanquish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to rate lower
#6
ὑπὲρ
G5228
to
"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
#7
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
λοιπὰς
G3062
other
remaining ones
#9
ἐκκλησίας
G1577
churches
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth
#10
εἰ
G1487
if, whether, that, etc
#11
μὴ
G3361
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#12
ὅτι
G3754
it be that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#13
αὐτὸς
G846
myself
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#14
ἐγὼ
G1473
I
i, me
#15
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#16
κατενάρκησα
G2655
burdensome
to grow utterly torpid, i.e., (by implication) slothful (figuratively, expensive)
#17
ὑμῶν
G5216
to you
of (from or concerning) you
#18
χαρίσασθέ
G5483
forgive
to grant as a favor, i.e., gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
#19
μοι
G3427
me
to me
#20
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
ἀδικίαν
G93
wrong
(legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act)
#22
ταύτην
G3778
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Corinthians. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection