2 Corinthians 4:14
Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.
Original Language Analysis
εἰδότες
Knowing
G1492
εἰδότες
Knowing
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
1 of 16
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
2 of 16
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐγερεῖ
he which raised up
G1453
ἐγερεῖ
he which raised up
Strong's:
G1453
Word #:
4 of 16
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κύριον
the Lord
G2962
κύριον
the Lord
Strong's:
G2962
Word #:
6 of 16
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
Ἰησοῦ
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦ
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
7 of 16
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
8 of 16
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
διὰ
by
G1223
διὰ
by
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
10 of 16
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
Ἰησοῦ
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦ
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
11 of 16
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ἐγερεῖ
he which raised up
G1453
ἐγερεῖ
he which raised up
Strong's:
G1453
Word #:
12 of 16
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from
καὶ
also
G2532
καὶ
also
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 16
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
παραστήσει
shall present
G3936
παραστήσει
shall present
Strong's:
G3936
Word #:
14 of 16
to stand beside, i.e., (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or
Cross References
Romans 8:11But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.1 Thessalonians 4:14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.Jude 1:24Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,Ephesians 5:27That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.1 Corinthians 6:14And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.2 Corinthians 11:2For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.Isaiah 26:19Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead.Colossians 1:22In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:Colossians 1:28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:
Historical Context
Paul's resurrection theology is thoroughly Jewish, rooted in Daniel 12:2 and later Pharisaic belief. But he Christianizes it: resurrection comes 'by Jesus' (instrumental), through union with the risen Christ (Rom 6:5). This wasn't abstract theology for Paul—it was the concrete hope that made present suffering bearable and ministry fruitfulness possible beyond death.
Questions for Reflection
- How does concrete belief in bodily resurrection affect your daily choices and ministry priorities?
- What difference does it make that you'll be 'presented with' other believers rather than alone?
- In what ways does resurrection hope function as more than escape from suffering and actually empower endurance through it?
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Analysis & Commentary
Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus (eidotes hoti ho egeiras ton kyrion Iēsoun kai hēmas syn Iēsou egerei, εἰδότες ὅτι ὁ ἐγείρας τὸν κύριον Ἰησοῦν καὶ ἡμᾶς σὺν Ἰησοῦ ἐγερεῖ)—Paul's endurance is grounded in resurrection confidence. Eidotes (εἰδότες, 'knowing') implies settled knowledge, not wishful thinking. The same God who raised Christ will raise (egerei, ἐγερεῖ, future tense) Paul and all believers.
And shall present us with you (kai parastēsei syn hymin, καὶ παραστήσει σὺν ὑμῖν)—paristēmi (παρίστημι, 'to present, stand beside') suggests formal presentation before God. Paul and the Corinthians will stand together in resurrection glory. The syn (σύν, 'with, together with') twice emphasizes solidarity—we're raised together, presented together. Apostolic suffering and Corinthian faith are bound together in resurrection hope.