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2 Corinthians 1

2 Cor. 1:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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1
Paul
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
Paulos (Greek #3972)
(little; but remotely from a derivative of 3973, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
KJV usage: Paul, Paulus.
Pronounce: pow'-los
Origin: of Latin origin
, an apostle
apostolos (Greek #652)
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
KJV usage: apostle, messenger, he that is sent.
Pronounce: ap-os'-tol-os
Origin: from 649
a of Jesus
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
the will
thelema (Greek #2307)
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
KJV usage: desire, pleasure, will.
Pronounce: thel'-ay-mah
Origin: from the prolonged form of 2309
of God
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
, 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
Timothy
Timotheos (Greek #5095)
dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
KJV usage: Timotheus, Timothy.
Pronounce: tee-moth'-eh-os
Origin: from 5092 and 2316
our brother
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
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
, unto the church
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
ekklesia (Greek #1577)
a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both)
KJV usage: assembly, church.
Pronounce: ek-klay-see'-ah
Origin: from a compound of 1537 and a derivative of 2564
of 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
which is
on (Greek #5607)
and the neuter ὄν (on) present participle of 1510; being
KJV usage: be, come, have.
Pronounce: oan
Origin: οὖσα (oo'-sah)
at
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)
Corinth
Korinthos (Greek #2882)
Corinthus, a city of Greece
KJV usage: Corinth.
Pronounce: kor'-in-thos
Origin: of uncertain derivation
, with
sun (Greek #4862)
with or together (but much closer than 3326 or 3844), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
KJV usage: beside, with. In composition it has similar applications, including completeness.
Pronounce: soon
Origin: a primary preposition denoting union
all
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
the saints
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
c which are
on (Greek #5607)
and the neuter ὄν (on) present participle of 1510; being
KJV usage: be, come, have.
Pronounce: oan
Origin: οὖσα (oo'-sah)
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)
all
holos (Greek #3650)
"whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
KJV usage: all, altogether, every whit, + throughout, whole.
Pronounce: hol'-os
Origin: a primary word
Achaia
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
Achaia (Greek #882)
Achaia (i.e. Greece), a country of Europe
KJV usage: Achaia.
Pronounce: ach-ah-ee'-ah
Origin: of uncertain derivation
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1 Tim. 1:1• 1Paul, apostle of Christ Jesus according to command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope, (1 Tim. 1:1)
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2 Tim. 1:1• 1Paul, apostle of Christ Jesus, by God's will according to promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, (2 Tim. 1:1)
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Phil. 1:1• 1Paul and Timothy, bondmen of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus that are at Philippi with overseers and deacons. (Phil. 1:1)
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Col. 1:2• 2to the saints in Colosse and faithful brethren in Christ. Grace to you and peace from God our Father. (Col. 1:2)

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Achaia,
Apostle,
Christ,
Church,
Corinth,
God,
Paul,
Saint,
The Lord Jesus,
Timotheus; Timothy

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-2:  Paul salutes the Corinthians;
3-7:  he encourages them against troubles, by the comforts and deliverances which God had given him, as in all his afflictions,
8-11:  so particularly in his late danger in Asia.
12-14:  And calling both his own conscience and theirs to witness of his sincere manner of preaching the immutable truth of the gospel,
15-24:  he excuses his not coming to them, as proceeding not of lightness, but of his lenity towards them.
Paul.
Rom. 1:1‑5• 1Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, set apart unto God's gospel,
 2which he had before promised through his prophets in holy scriptures,
 3concerning his Son, that was born of David's seed according to flesh,
 4that was marked out Son of God in power according to [the] Spirit of holiness by resurrection of [the] dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,
 5through whom we received grace and apostleship unto obedience of faith among all the Gentiles in behalf of his name; (Rom. 1:1‑5)
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1 Cor. 1:1• 1Paul, a called a apostle of Christ Jesus b by God's will, and Sosthenes the brother, (1 Cor. 1:1)
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1 Tim. 1:1• 1Paul, apostle of Christ Jesus according to command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope, (1 Tim. 1:1)
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2 Tim. 1:1• 1Paul, apostle of Christ Jesus, by God's will according to promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, (2 Tim. 1:1)
Timothy.
Acts 16:1• 1And he came unto Derbe and unto Lystra; and, behold, a certain disciple was there, by name Timothy, son of a Jewish believing woman, but of a Greek father; (Acts 16:1)
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Rom. 16:21• 21There salute you Timothy my work-fellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen. (Rom. 16:21)
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1 Cor. 16:10• 10But if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear, for he worketh the Lord's work, as I also. (1 Cor. 16:10)
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Phil. 1:1• 1Paul and Timothy, bondmen of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus that are at Philippi with overseers and deacons. (Phil. 1:1)
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Phil. 2:19‑22• 19But I hope in [the] Lord Jesus soon to send Timothy to you, that I also may be cheered knowing about you.
 20For I have none like-minded who will have a genuine care about you;
 21for they all seek their own things, not those of Jesus Christ.
 22But the proof of him ye know, that, as a child a father, with me he served in the gospel. (Phil. 2:19‑22)
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Col. 1:1‑2• 1Paul, apostle of Jesus Christ by God's will, and Timothy the brother,
 2to the saints in Colosse and faithful brethren in Christ. Grace to you and peace from God our Father. (Col. 1:1‑2)
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1 Thess. 1:1• 1Paul and Silvanus and Timotheus to the assembly of Thessalonians in God [the] Father and [the] Lord Jesus Christ: grace to you and peace. (1 Thess. 1:1)
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2 Thess. 1:1• 1Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the assembly of Thessalonians in God our Father and [the] Lord Jesus Christ; (2 Thess. 1:1)
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Heb. 13:23• 23Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom if he come soon I will see you. (Heb. 13:23)
the church.
Acts 18:1‑11• 1After these things he departed from Athens and came unto Corinth.
 2And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, of Pontus by race, lately come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome. And he came unto them:
 3and because he was one of the same trade, he abode with them, and [they] wrought, for by their trade they were tent-makers.
 4And he was discoursing in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuading Jews and Greeks.
 5And when both Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul was engrossed with the word testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.
 6But as they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook out his clothes, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own head; I [am] pure; from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles,
 7and departing thence he went into a certain man's house by name Titus Justus, a worshipper of God, whose house adjoined to the synagogue.
 8And Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing, believed, and were baptized.
 9And the Lord said by night through a vision to Paul, Fear not, but speak, and be not silent,
 10because I am with thee and no one shall set on thee to harm thee; because I have much people in this city.
 11And he settled down a year and six months, teaching among them the word of God. (Acts 18:1‑11)
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1 Cor. 1:2• 2to the assembly of God that is in Corinth, c [persons] sanctified in Christ Jesus, called saints, with all that call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, theirs and ours; (1 Cor. 1:2)
all.
1 Cor. 6:11• 11And these things were some of you. But ye were washed, but ye were sanctified, but ye were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus [Christ] and by the Spirit of our God. (1 Cor. 6:11)
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Eph. 1:1• 1Paul, apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will, to the saints that are in Ephesus and faithful in Christ Jesus. (Eph. 1:1)
Achaia.
2 Cor. 9:2• 2For I know your readiness unto which I boast of you to Macedonians that Achaia hath been prepared a year ago, and your zeal stimulated the many. (2 Cor. 9:2)
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2 Cor. 11:10• 10There is Christ's truth in me that this boasting shall not be stopped unto me in the quarters of Achaia. (2 Cor. 11:10)
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Acts 18:12• 12But when Gallio was pro-consul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul, and brought him before the judgment seat, (Acts 18:12)
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Rom. 15:26• 26for Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints that [are] at Jerusalem. (Rom. 15:26)
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Rom. 16:5• 5and the assembly at their house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is a firstfruit of Asia for Christ. (Rom. 16:5)
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1 Cor. 16:15• 15Now I beseech you, brethren(ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is a firstfruit of Achaia, and that they appointed themselves to the saints for service( (1 Cor. 16:15)
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1 Thess. 1:7‑8• 7so that ye became a pattern to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.
 8For from you hath sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith that is toward God hath gone out, so that we have no need to say anything. (1 Thess. 1:7‑8)
• saints here or there in Achaia who might not be gathered into assemblies, or such as called on the Lord's name everywhere. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 1:1-7” by W. Kelly)
• The first letter had awakened their conscience, and had reestablished the fear of God in their heart, and integrity in their walk. (“2 Corinthians 1” by J.N. Darby)
• The beginning of this epistle presents the experimental power of that which is doctrinally taught in Romans 5:12 to chapter 8, and is extremely instructive in this respect. (“2 Corinthians 1” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Paul, apostle of Jesus Christ by God’s will, and the brother Timotheus, to the assembly of God which is in Corinth, with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia.

W. Kelly Translation

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Paul, apostle of Jesus Christa a by God’s will, and Timothy the brother, to the assembly that is in Corinth, with all the saints that are in the whole of Achaia;

WK Translation Notes

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Some MSS. read, "Christ Jesus."