2 Corinthians 9:4
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.”
ὑπόστασις
Substance, foundation, assurance, confidence. Hupostasis. Faith is the substance of things hoped for. Faith gives reality to what is not yet visible. It is the title deed of future promises.
καταισχύνω
shall be put to shame
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καταισχύνω
To put to shame, to dishonour. Kataischuno. Hope does not put us to shame. Every hope placed in God will ultimately be fulfilled. He never lets faith end in humiliation.
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εὑρίσκω
shall find
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εὑρίσκω
To find, to discover, to obtain. Heurisko. Seek and you will find. The finding is guaranteed for those who seek. God is findable because He wants to be found.
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λέγω
I may say
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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ἔρχομαι
shall come
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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ἐάν
maybe
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ἐάν
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
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-πώς
perhaps
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-πώς
an enclitic particle of indefiniteness of manner; somehow or anyhow; used only in composition
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καύχησις
of boasting.
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καύχησις
boasting (properly, the act; by implication, the object), in a good or a bad sense
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Μακεδών
Macedonians
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Μακεδών
a Macedon (Macedonian), i.e. inhabitant of Macedonia
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