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2 Corinthians 9

2 Cor. 9:2 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
I know
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
the forwardness
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
prothumia (Greek #4288)
predisposition, i.e. alacrity
KJV usage: forwardness of mind, readiness (of mind), ready (willing) mind.
Pronounce: proth-oo-mee'-ah
Origin: from 4289
of your mind
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
, for which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
I boast
kauchaomai (Greek #2744)
to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
KJV usage: (make) boast, glory, joy, rejoice.
Pronounce: kow-khah'-om-ahee
Origin: from some (obsolete) base akin to that of αὐχέω (to boast) and 2172
of
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
you
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
to them of Macedonia
Makedon (Greek #3110)
a Macedon (Macedonian), i.e. inhabitant of Macedonia
KJV usage: of Macedonia, Macedonian.
Pronounce: mak-ed'-ohn
Origin: of uncertain derivation
, 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
Achaia
Achaia (Greek #882)
Achaia (i.e. Greece), a country of Europe
KJV usage: Achaia.
Pronounce: ach-ah-ee'-ah
Origin: of uncertain derivation
was ready
paraskeuazo (Greek #3903)
to furnish aside, i.e. get ready
KJV usage: prepare self, be (make) ready.
Pronounce: par-ask-yoo-ad'-zo
Origin: from 3844 and a derivative of 4632
a year ago
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
perusi (Greek #4070)
the by-gone, i.e. (as noun) last year
KJV usage: + a year ago.
Pronounce: per'-oo-si
Origin: adverb from 4009
; and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
your
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
zeal
zelos (Greek #2205)
properly, heat, i.e. (figuratively) "zeal" (in a favorable sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice)
KJV usage: emulation, envy(-ing), fervent mind, indignation, jealousy, zeal.
Pronounce: dzay'-los
Origin: from 2204
hath provoked
erethizo (Greek #2042)
to stimulate (especially to anger)
KJV usage: provoke.
Pronounce: er-eth-id'-zo
Origin: from a presumed prolonged form of 2054
very many
pleion (Greek #4119)
more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in plural) the major portion
KJV usage: X above, + exceed, more excellent, further, (very) great(-er), long(-er), (very) many, greater (more) part, + yet but.
Pronounce: pli-own
Origin: πλεῖον (pli'-on), or πλέον (pleh'-on) comparative of 4183
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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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the forwardness.
2 Cor. 8:8,10,19• 8I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
 10And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.
 19And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind: (2 Cor. 8:8,10,19)
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1 Thess. 1:7• 7So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. (1 Thess. 1:7)
I boast.
2 Cor. 8:24• 24Wherefore show ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf. (2 Cor. 8:24)
that.
2 Cor. 1:1• 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: (2 Cor. 1:1)
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2 Cor. 8:10• 10And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago. (2 Cor. 8:10)
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1 Cor. 16:15• 15I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) (1 Cor. 16:15)
provoked.
2 Cor. 8:8• 8I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love. (2 Cor. 8:8)
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Heb. 10:24• 24And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: (Heb. 10:24)
• He had boasted of them to those in Macedonia, even as he had just used the saints in Macedonia as an example for those to whom he was writing in Achaia. Their zeal had been used to provoke others to this good work. (“2 Corinthians 9” by H. Smith)
• Just having the desire to give in this way had aroused “the many” (the assemblies at large). (“The Principles in Giving: 2 Corinthians 8:10-15 and Chapter 9” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For I know your readiness, which I boast of as respects you to Macedonians, that Achaia is prepared since a year ago, and the zeal reported of you has stimulated the massh of the brethren.

JND Translation Notes

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i.e. "the body," as ch. 2.6.

W. Kelly Translation

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For I know your readiness unto which I boast of you to Macedonians that Achaia hath been prepared a year ago, and youra zeal stimulated the many.

WK Translation Notes

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The common T. R. reading "your zeal" is largely supported, but not by the best MSS., and may be taken as "zeal on your part."