2 Corinthians 1:24

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

Complete Jewish Bible:

We are not trying to dictate how you must live out your trust in the Messiah, for in your trust you are standing firm. Rather, we are working with you for your own happiness.

Berean Standard Bible:

Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.

American Standard Version:

Not that we have lordship over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for in faith ye stand fast.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Not{G3756} for that{G3754} we have dominion over{G2961} your{G5216} faith{G4102}, but{G235} are{G2070} helpers{G4904} of your{G5216} joy{G5479}: for{G1063} by faith{G4102} ye stand{G2476}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Peter 5:3

  • Neither as being lords over [God's] heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

1 Corinthians 15:1

  • ¶ Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;

2 Timothy 2:24

  • And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient,

2 Timothy 2:26

  • And [that] they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

Philippians 1:25

  • And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

Philippians 1:26

  • That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

Matthew 24:49

  • And shall begin to smite [his] fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;

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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 1:24

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
  2. Strong's Number: G3754
    There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅτι
    Transliteration: hóti
    Pronunciation: hot'-ee
    Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
  3. Strong's Number: G2961
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κυριεύω
    Transliteration: kyrieúō
    Pronunciation: ko-ree-yoo'-o
    Description: from κύριος; to rule:--have dominion over, lord, be lord of, exercise lordship over.
  4. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
  5. Strong's Number: G4102
    There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πίστις
    Transliteration: pístis
    Pronunciation: pis'-tis
    Description: from πείθω; persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself:--assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
  6. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
  7. Strong's Number: G2070
    There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐσμέν
    Transliteration: esmén
    Pronunciation: es-men'
    Description: first person plural indicative of εἰμί; we are:--are, be, have our being, X have hope, + (the gospel) was (preached unto) us.
  8. Strong's Number: G4904
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: συνεργός
    Transliteration: synergós
    Pronunciation: soon-er-gos'
    Description: from a presumed compound of σύν and the base of ἔργον; a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor:--companion in labour, (fellow-)helper(-labourer, -worker), labourer together with, workfellow.
  9. Strong's Number: G5479
    There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χαρά
    Transliteration: chará
    Pronunciation: khar-ah'
    Description: from χαίρω; cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight:--gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).
  10. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  11. Strong's Number: G2476
    There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἵστημι
    Transliteration: hístēmi
    Pronunciation: stah'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively):--abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up). Compare τίθημι.