2 Corinthians 10:11
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.”
λόγος
In Greek thought, the logos was the rational principle holding the universe together. John opens his Gospel with this word — not as a concept, but as a person. In the beginning was the Word. Before anything existed, the Word already was.
οὗτος
This
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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ἔργον
in action.
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ἔργον
Work, deed, act. Ergon. We are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works. Good works are not the root of salvation. They are the fruit of it.
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οἷος
such as
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οἷος
such or what sort of (as a correlation or exclamation); especially the neuter (adverbially) with negative, not so
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πάρειμι
being present
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πάρειμι
to be near, i.e. at hand; neuter present participle (singular) time being, or (plural) property
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τοιοῦτος
such we are
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τοιοῦτος
truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
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λογίζομαι
should realise
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λογίζομαι
to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally or figuratively)
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εἰμί
we are
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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ἐπιστολή
letters
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ἐπιστολή
a written message
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