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2 Corinthians 12

2 Cor. 12:19 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Again
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
palin (Greek #3825)
(adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
KJV usage: again.
Pronounce: pal'-in
Origin: probably from the same as 3823 (through the idea of oscillatory repetition)
, think ye
dokeo (Greek #1380)
to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
KJV usage: be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow.
Pronounce: dok-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb, δόκω (dok'-o) (used only in an alternate in certain tenses; compare the base of 1166) of the same meaning
that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
we excuse ourselves
apologeomai (Greek #626)
to give an account (legal plea) of oneself, i.e. exculpate (self)
KJV usage: answer (for self), make defence, excuse (self), speak for self.
Pronounce: ap-ol-og-eh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from a compound of 575 and 3056
f unto you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
? we speak
laleo (Greek #2980)
to talk, i.e. utter words
KJV usage: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: lal-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb
before
katenopion (Greek #2714)
directly in front of
KJV usage: before (the presence of), in the sight of.
Pronounce: kat-en-o'-pee-on
Origin: from 2596 and 1799
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
: but
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
we do all things
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
, dearly beloved
agapetos (Greek #27)
beloved
KJV usage: (dearly, well) beloved, dear.
Pronounce: ag-ap-ay-tos'
Origin: from 25
, for
huper (Greek #5228)
"over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than
KJV usage: (+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
Pronounce: hoop-er'
Origin: a primary preposition
your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
edifying
oikodome (Greek #3619)
architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation
KJV usage: building, edify(-ication, -ing).
Pronounce: oy-kod-om-ay'
Origin: feminine (abstract) of a compound of 3624 and the base of 1430
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2 Cor. 5:12• 12For we are not again commending ourselves to you, but giving you occasion to boast on our behalf, that ye may have [it] with those boasting in face and not in heart. (2 Cor. 5:12)

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Ministry on This Verse

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think.
2 Cor. 3:1• 1Begin we again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some, recommendatory epistles unto you or from you? (2 Cor. 3:1)
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2 Cor. 5:12• 12For we are not again commending ourselves to you, but giving you occasion to boast on our behalf, that ye may have [it] with those boasting in face and not in heart. (2 Cor. 5:12)
we speak.
2 Cor. 11:10,31• 10There is Christ's truth in me that this boasting shall not be stopped unto me in the quarters of Achaia.
 31The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he that is blessed forever, knoweth that I lie not. (2 Cor. 11:10,31)
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Rom. 9:1• 1Truth I say in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in [the] Holy Spirit, (Rom. 9:1)
but.
2 Cor. 5:13• 13For whether we were beside ourselves, [it is] to God; or are sober, [it is] for you. (2 Cor. 5:13)
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2 Cor. 10:8• 8For even if I should boast somewhat more abundantly of our authority which the Lord gave for building up and not for your overthrowing, I shall not be ashamed; (2 Cor. 10:8)
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2 Cor. 13:10• 10For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not when present deal severely according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up and not for casting down. (2 Cor. 13:10)
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1 Cor. 9:12‑23• 12If others partake of the title over you, should not we more? But we use not this title but bear all things, that we may cause no hindrance to the gospel of the Christ.
 13Know ye not that those that minister about the holy things eat of the temple, and those that attend the altar share with the altar?
 14So also the Lord ordained those that announced the gospel to live of the gospel.
 15But I have used none of these things. And I have not written these things that it should be thus in my case, for [it were] good for me to die rather than that anyone should make empty my boast.
 16For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast, for necessity is laid upon me, for woe is to me if I preach not the gospel.
 17For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if unwillingly, I have an administration entrusted to me.
 18What, then, is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may make the gospel without charge; so that I use not for myself my title in the gospel.
 19For being free from all I made myself bondman to all, that I might gain the most.
 20And I became to the Jews as a Jew, that I might gain Jews; and to those under law, as under law, not being myself under law, that I might gain those under law;
 21to those without law, as without law, not being without law to God, but under law to Christ, that I might gain those without law.
 22To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak; to all I have become all things, that by all means I might save some.
 23And all things I do for the sake of the gospel, that I may become a fellow-partaker of it. (1 Cor. 9:12‑23)
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1 Cor. 10:33• 33even as I too please all in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but that of the many, that they be saved. (1 Cor. 10:33)
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1 Cor. 14:26• 26What is it then, brethren? Whenever ye come together, each of you hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edification. (1 Cor. 14:26)
dearly.
2 Cor. 12:15• 15And I most gladly will spend and be spent for your souls, if even more abundantly loving you I am less loved. (2 Cor. 12:15)
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2 Cor. 7:1• 1Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us purify ourselves from every pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in God's fear. (2 Cor. 7:1)
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Rom. 12:19• 19avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, “To me [belongeth] vengeance, I will requite,” saith the Lord. (Rom. 12:19)
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1 Cor. 10:14• 14Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. (1 Cor. 10:14)
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Phil. 4:1• 1So that, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand in [the] Lord, beloved. (Phil. 4:1)
• If others sought self-justification, not so the Apostle, whatever their surmisings. For those who are not occupied with Christ readily conceive of others what fills their own minds. He whom they misjudged turns to the presence of God and in His sight speaks in Christ. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 12:19-21” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Ye have long been supposingb that we excuse ourselves to you: we speak before God in Christ; and all things, beloved, for your building up.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "Ye have of old supposed."

W. Kelly Translation

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Ye long agoa think that we excuse ourselves to you. Beforeb God in Christ we speak, but all things, beloved, for your building up.

WK Translation Notes

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a
T. R. has "again" supported by the later MSS. The older have "long ago."
b
The older MSS. have "before" (katenanti) [directly opposite] while the T. R. has (katenopion) [directly in front of].