2 Corinthians 9:4
King James Version
28 Jul 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.”
-πώς
Somehow, in some way. Pōs. God works through undefined means, accomplishing what seems impossible by paths we cannot trace. Trust the outcome, not the method.
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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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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ἐγώ
me myself
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ἐγώ
I, me, myself. Egō. Jesus claimed it absolutely: "I AM." Every human "I" exists only because the great I AM first spoke. Your identity is derivative, not ultimate.
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Μακεδών
Macedonians
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Μακεδών
Macedonian, inhabitant of Macedonia. Makedṓn. A man from Macedonia appeared to Paul in a vision, saying "Come over and help us." God uses specific people from specific places to open new doors of mission. Pay attention to who is calling.
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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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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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μέ
we ourselves —
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μέ
No, not, never. Mé. The softest Greek negative, used to deny what is possible or expected. When God says no, he means it.
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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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ὑπόστασις
confidence
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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.
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καύχησις
of boasting.
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καύχησις
Boasting, the act of glorying. Kaúchēsis. Paul boasts in his weaknesses, not his strengths, because power is perfected in weakness. What you boast in reveals what you trust in.
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