2 Corinthians 2:10

Authorized King James Version

To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;

Word-by-Word Analysis

ᾧ

G3739

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

δέ

G1161

but, and, etc

τι

G5100

any thing

some or any person or object

κεχάρισμαι

G5483

I forgave

to grant as a favor, i.e., gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue

καὶ

G2532

for

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἐγώ·

G1473

i, me

καὶ

G2532

for

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

γὰρ

G1063

properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)

ἐγώ·

G1473

i, me

#10

εἴ

G1487

if, whether, that, etc

#11

τι

G1536

any thing

if any

#12

κεχάρισμαι

G5483

I forgave

to grant as a favor, i.e., gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue

#13

ᾧ

G3739

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#14

κεχάρισμαι

G5483

I forgave

to grant as a favor, i.e., gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue

#15

δι'

G1223

it for your sakes

through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

#16

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

#17

ἐν

G1722

forgave I it in

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#18

προσώπῳ

G4383

the person

the front (as being towards view), i.e., the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person

#19

Χριστοῦ

G5547

of Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

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

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?