2 Corinthians 7:14

Authorized King James Version

For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὅτι
G3754
For
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#2
εἴ
G1487
if, whether, that, etc
#3
τι
G5100
some or any person or object
#4
αὐτῷ
G846
to him
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
#5
ὑπὲρ
G5228
of
"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
#6
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#7
κεκαύχημαι
G2744
if I have boasted
to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
#8
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#9
κατῃσχύνθην
G2617
I am
to shame down, i.e., disgrace or (by implication) put to the blush
#10
ἀλλ'
G235
but
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#11
ὡς
G5613
as
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#12
πάντα
G3956
all things
all, any, every, the whole
#13
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#14
ἀλήθεια
G225
a truth
truth
#15
ἐλαλήσαμεν
G2980
we spake
to talk, i.e., utter words
#16
ὑμῖν
G5213
to you
to (with or by) you
#17
οὕτως
G3779
so
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
#18
καὶ
G2532
even
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
ἡ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#20
καύχησις
G2746
boasting
boasting (properly, the act; by implication, the object), in a good or a bad sense
#21
ἡμῶν
G2257
our
of (or from) us
#22
ἡ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
ἐπὶ
G1909
I made before
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#24
Τίτου
G5103
Titus
titus, a christian
#25
ἀλήθεια
G225
a truth
truth
#26
ἐγενήθη
G1096
is found
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Corinthians. The concept of truth 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 truth. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection