2 Corinthians 8:16

Authorized King James Version

But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Χάρις
G5485
thanks
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
#2
δὲ
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
τῇ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
θεῷ
G2316
be to God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#5
τῇ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
διδόντι
G1325
put
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#7
τῇ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
αὐτὴν
G846
the same
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
#9
σπουδὴν
G4710
earnest care
"speed", i.e., (by implication) despatch, eagerness, earnestness
#10
ὑπὲρ
G5228
for
"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
#11
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#12
ἐν
G1722
into
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#13
τῇ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
καρδίᾳ
G2588
the heart
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
#15
Τίτου
G5103
of Titus
titus, a christian

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Corinthians. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. 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