2 Corinthians 9:13

Authorized King James Version

Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;

Word-by-Word Analysis

διὰ

G1223

Whiles by

through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

τῆς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δοκιμῆς

G1382

the experiment

test (abstractly or concretely); by implication, trustiness

τῆς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

διακονίας

G1248

ministration

attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the christian teacher, or technically of the diaco

ταύτης

G3778

the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)

δοξάζοντες

G1392

they glorify

to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)

τὸν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

θεὸν

G2316

God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

#10

ἐπὶ

G1909

for

properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re

#11

τῇ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#12

ὑποταγῇ

G5292

subjection

subordination

#13

τῆς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#14

ὁμολογίας

G3671

professed

acknowledgment

#15

ὑμῶν

G5216

your

of (from or concerning) you

#16

εἰς

G1519

unto

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#17

τὸ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#18

εὐαγγέλιον

G2098

the gospel

a good message, i.e., the gospel

#19

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#20

Χριστοῦ

G5547

of Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

#21

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#22

ἁπλότητι

G572

for your liberal

singleness, i.e., (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking), or (objectively) generosity (copious bestowal)

#23

τῆς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#24

κοινωνίας

G2842

distribution

partnership, i.e., (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction

#25

εἰς

G1519

unto

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#26

αὐτοὺς

G846

them

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

#27

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#28

εἰς

G1519

unto

to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases

#29

πάντας

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Corinthians, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Corinthians chapter 9 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?