2 Corinthians 8:7

Authorized King James Version

Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀλλ'
G235
Therefore
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#2
ὥσπερ
G5618
as
just as, i.e., exactly like
#3
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#4
πάσῃ
G3956
every
all, any, every, the whole
#5
περισσεύητε
G4052
ye abound
to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel
#6
πίστει
G4102
thing in faith
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
#7
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
λόγῳ
G3056
utterance
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#9
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
γνώσει
G1108
knowledge
knowing (the act), i.e., (by implication) knowledge
#11
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#12
πάσῃ
G3956
every
all, any, every, the whole
#13
σπουδῇ
G4710
diligence
"speed", i.e., (by implication) despatch, eagerness, earnestness
#14
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#15
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἐξ
G1537
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#17
ὑμῶν
G5216
in your
of (from or concerning) you
#18
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#19
ἡμῖν
G2254
us
to (or for, with, by) us
#20
ἀγάπῃ
G26
love
love, i.e., affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
#21
ἵνα
G2443
see that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#22
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#23
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#24
ταύτῃ
G3778
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#25
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
χάριτι
G5485
grace
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
#27
περισσεύητε
G4052
ye abound
to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Corinthians, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of grace connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about grace, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Corinthians.

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