2 Corinthians 1 · Verse 14

2 Corinthians 1:14

As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
2 Corinthians 1:14, King James Version

2 Corinthians 1:14 in other translations

BSBas you have already understood us in part, so that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus.
WEBas also you acknowledged us in part—that we are your boasting, even as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.
ASVas also ye did acknowledge us in part, that we are your glorying, even as ye also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.
YLTaccording as also ye did acknowledge us in part, that your glory we are, even as also ye are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus;
DARBYeven as also ye have recognised us in part, that we are your boast, even as ye are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.
BBEEven as you have been ready, in part, to say that we are your glory, in the same way that you are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.
WebsterAs also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

What does 2 Corinthians 1:14 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
14. in part--In contrast to "even to the end": the testimony of his life was not yet completed [Theophylact and Bengel]. Rather, "in part," that is, some of you, not all [Grotius, Alford]. So in 2Co 2:5; Ro 11:25. The majority at Corinth had shown a willing compliance with Paul's directions in the first Epistle: but some were still refractory. Hence arises the difference of tone in different parts of this Epistle. See Introduction. your rejoicing--your subject of glorying or boast. "Are" (not merely shall be) implies the present recognition of one another as a subject of mutual glorying: that glorying being about to be realized in its fulness "in the day (of the coming) of the Lord Jesus."

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 14. As also ye have acknowledged us. You have had occasion to admit my singleness of aim, and purity of intention and of life, by your former acquaintance with me; and you have cheerfully done it.

In part. απομερους. Tindal renders this, "as ye have found us partly." The sense seems to be, "as part of you acknowledge;" meaning that a portion of the church was ready to concede to him the praise of consistency and uprightness, though there was a faction, or a part, that denied it.

That we are your rejoicing. That we are your joy, and your boasting. That is, you admit me to be an apostle; you regard me as your teacher and guide; you recognise my authority, and acknowledge the benefits which you have received through me.

Even as ye also are our's. Or, as you will be our rejoicing in the day when the Lord Jesus shall come to gather his people to himself. Then it will be seen that you were saved by our ministry; and then it will be an occasion of abundant and eternal thanksgiving to God that you were converted by our labours. And as you now regard it as a matter of congratulation and thanksgiving that you have such teachers as we are, so shall we regard it as a matter of congratulation and thanksgiving--as our chief joy--that we were the instruments of saving such a people. The expression implies that there was mutual confidence, mutual love, and mutual cause of rejoicing, it is well when ministers and people haw such confidence in each other, and have occasion to regard their connexion as a mutual cause of rejoicing and of καυχημα or boasting.

(a) "that we are your" Php 4:1 (+) "rejoicing" "grace"

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 14 Have acknowledged us in part - Απο μερους may signify here not in part, but some of you; and it is evident, from the distracted state of the Corinthians, and the opposition raised there against the apostle, that it was only a part of them that did acknowledge him, and receive and profit by his epistles and advice. We are your rejoicing, etc. - You boast of us as the ministers of Christ through whom ye have believed; as we boast of you as genuine converts to the Christian faith, and worthy members of the Church of God.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Corinthians 1:12-14

Though, as a sinner, the apostle could only rejoice and glory in Christ Jesus, yet, as a believer, he might rejoice and glory in being really what he professed. Conscience witnesses concerning the steady course and tenor of the life. Thereby we may judge ourselves, and not by this or by that single act. Our conversation will be well ordered, when we live and act under such a gracious principle in the heart. Having…

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2 Corinthians 1:14 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

καθὼςkathōseven asG2531
καὶkaialsoG2532
ἐπέγνωτεepegnōteyou have understoodG1921
ἡμᾶςhēmasusG3165
ἀπὸapoinG575
μέρουςmerouspartG3313
ὅτιhotithatG3754
καύχημαkauchēmaboastingG2745
ὑμῶνhumōnof youG4771
ἐσμεν,esmenwe are,G1510
καθάπερkathapereven asG2509
καὶkaialsoG2532
ὑμεῖςhumeisyou [are]G4771
ἡμῶνhēmōnoursG3165
ἐνeninG1722
τῇtēatheG3588
ἡμέρᾳhēmeradayG2250
τοῦtouof theG3588
κυρίουkuriouLordG2962
ἡμῶνhēmōnof usG3165
Ἰησοῦ.¶IēsouJesus.G2424

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Corinthians 1:14

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20

    For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy.

  • Philippians 2:16

    Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:8

    Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:13

    To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

  • Philippians 4:1

    Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

  • Philippians 1:10

    That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

  • Philippians 1:6

    Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:23

    And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:12

    For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:5

    But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.

  • Romans 11:25

    For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:31

    I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.

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in part.
2:5; Ro 11:25; 1Co 11:18
that.
5:12; 1Co 3:21-23; Php 1:26; *Gr:
your.That is "the cause and object of your rejoicing."
even.
9:2; 1Co 15:31; Php 2:16; *Gr:
Php 4:1; 1Th 2:19,20
in the.
1Co 1:8; Php 1:6,10; 1Th 3:13; 5:23

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Context

  • 2 Corinthians 1:13

    For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;

  • 2 Corinthians 1:14

    As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:15

    And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;

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2 Corinthians 1:14 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Como también en parte habéis conocido que somos vuestra gloria, así como también vosotros la nuestra, para el día del Señor Jesús.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		comme aussi vous nous avez reconnus en partie, que nous sommes votre sujet de gloire, comme vous êtes aussi le nôtre dans la journée du seigneur Jésus.
German
Elberfelder 1871		gleichwie ihr auch uns zum Teil anerkannt habt, daß wir euer Ruhm sind, so wie auch ihr der unsrige seid an dem Tage des Herrn Jesus.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		sicut et cognovistis nos ex parte, quod gloria vestra sumus, sicut et vos nostra, in die Domini nostri Jesu Christi.