2 Corinthians 8:11

Authorized King James Version

Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
νυνὶ
G3570
Now
just now
#2
δὲ
G1161
but, and, etc
#3
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#4
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#5
ποιῆσαι
G4160
the doing
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
#6
ἐπιτελέσαι
G2005
perform
to fulfill further (or completely), i.e., execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo
#7
ὅπως
G3704
of it that
what(-ever) how, i.e., in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
#8
καθάπερ
G2509
as
exactly as
#9
ἡ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#10
προθυμία
G4288
there was a readiness
predisposition, i.e., alacrity
#11
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
θέλειν
G2309
to will
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
#13
οὕτως
G3779
so
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
#14
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἐπιτελέσαι
G2005
perform
to fulfill further (or completely), i.e., execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo
#17
ἐκ
G1537
out of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#18
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
ἔχειν
G2192
that which ye have
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection