2 Corinthians 13:2

Authorized King James Version

I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
προείρηκα
G4280
I told you before
used as alternate of g4277; to say already, predict
#2
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#3
προλέγω
G4302
foretell you
to say beforehand, i.e., predict, forewarn
#4
ὡς
G5613
as if
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#5
παρὼν
G3918
I were present
to be near, i.e., at hand; neuter present participle (singular) time being, or (plural) property
#6
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
δεύτερον
G1208
the second
(ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
#8
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#9
ἀπὼν
G548
being absent
to be away
#10
νῦν
G3568
now
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
#11
γράφω
G1125
I write
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
#12
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
προημαρτηκόσιν
G4258
to them which heretofore have sinned
to sin previously (to conversion)
#14
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
τοῖς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
λοιποῖς
G3062
other
remaining ones
#17
πᾶσιν
G3956
to all
all, any, every, the whole
#18
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#19
ἐὰν
G1437
if
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#20
ἔλθω
G2064
I come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#21
εἰς
G1519
again
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#22
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
πάλιν
G3825
(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
#24
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#25
φείσομαι
G5339
I will
to be chary of, i.e., (subjectively) to abstain or (objectively) to treat leniently

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 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