2 Corinthians 9:2

Authorized King James Version

For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
οἶδα
G1492
I know
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
#2
γὰρ
G1063
For
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
#3
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
προθυμίαν
G4288
mind
predisposition, i.e., alacrity
#5
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#6
ἣν
G3739
for which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#7
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
#8
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#9
καυχῶμαι
G2744
I boast
to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
#10
Μακεδόσιν
G3110
to them of Macedonia
a macedon (macedonian), i.e., inhabitant of macedonia
#11
ὅτι
G3754
that
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
#12
Ἀχαΐα
G882
Achaia
achaia (i.e., greece), a country of europe
#13
παρεσκεύασται
G3903
was ready
to furnish aside, i.e., get ready
#14
ἀπὸ
G575
ago
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
#15
πέρυσι
G4070
a year
the by-gone, i.e., (as noun) last year
#16
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#17
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#18
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
#19
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#20
ζῆλος
G2205
zeal
properly, heat, i.e., (figuratively) "zeal" (in a favorable sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband (figuratively, of god), or
#21
ἠρέθισεν
G2042
hath provoked
to stimulate (especially to anger)
#22
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#23
πλείονας
G4119
very many
more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Corinthians Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection