King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
For if some Macedonians were to come with me and find you unprepared, we would be humiliated at having been so confident — to say nothing of how you would feel.
Berean Standard Bible:
Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.
American Standard Version:
lest by any means, if there come with me any of Macedonia and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be put to shame in this confidence.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Lest{G3381} haply{G4458} if{G1437} they of Macedonia{G3110} come{G2064} with{G4862} me{G1698}, and{G2532} find{G2147} you{G5209} unprepared{G532}, we{G2249}(that{G3363} we say{G3004} not{G3363}, ye{G5210}) should be ashamed{G2617} in{G1722} this same{G5026} confident{G5287} boasting{G2746}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Corinthians 8:1
- ¶ Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
2 Corinthians 8:5
- And [this they did], not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.
2 Corinthians 9:2
- For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
2 Corinthians 8:24
- Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
Romans 15:26
- For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 11:17
- That which I speak, I speak [it] not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.
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Commentary for 2 Corinthians 9:4
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G3381
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μήπως
Transliteration: mḗpōs
Pronunciation: may tis
Description: from μή and -πώς; lest somehow:--lest (by any means, by some means, haply, perhaps). - Strong's Number: G4458
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: -πώς
Transliteration: -pṓs
Pronunciation: poce
Description: adverb from the base of πού; an enclitic particle of indefiniteness of manner; somehow or anyhow; used only in composition:--haply, by any (some) means, perhaps. See εἴ πως, μήπως. Compare πῶς. - Strong's Number: G1437
There are 254 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐάν
Transliteration: eán
Pronunciation: eh-an'
Description: from εἰ and ἄν; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty:--before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See μή. - Strong's Number: G3110
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Μακεδών
Transliteration: Makedṓn
Pronunciation: mak-ed'-ohn
Description: of uncertain derivation; a Macedon (Macedonian), i.e. inhabitant of Macedonia:--of Macedonia, Macedonian. - Strong's Number: G2064
There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔρχομαι
Transliteration: érchomai
Pronunciation: el'-tho
Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set. - Strong's Number: G4862
There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σύν
Transliteration: sýn
Pronunciation: soon
Description: a primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than μετά or παρά), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.:--beside, with. In composition it has similar applications, including completeness. - Strong's Number: G1698
There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐμοί
Transliteration: emoí
Pronunciation: em-oy'
Description: a prolonged form of μοί; to me:--I, me, mine, my. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G2147
There are 168 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εὑρίσκω
Transliteration: heurískō
Pronunciation: hyoo-reh'-o
Description: a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate form) is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect; to find (literally or figuratively):--find, get, obtain, perceive, see. - Strong's Number: G5209
There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμᾶς
Transliteration: hymâs
Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own). - Strong's Number: G532
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπαρασκεύαστος
Transliteration: aparaskeúastos
Pronunciation: ap-ar-ask-yoo'-as-tos
Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and a derivative of παρασκευάζω; unready:--unprepared. - Strong's Number: G2249
There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμεῖς
Transliteration: hēmeîs
Pronunciation: hay-mice'
Description: nominative plural of ἐγώ; we (only used when emphatic):--us, we (ourselves). - Strong's Number: G3363
There are 95 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἵνα μή
Transliteration: hína mḗ
Pronunciation: hin'-ah may
Description: i.e. ἵνα and μή; in order (or so) that not:--albeit not, lest, that, no(-t, (-thing)). - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: G5210
There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμεῖς
Transliteration: hymeîs
Pronunciation: hoo-mice'
Description: irregular plural of σύ; you (as subjective of verb):--ye (yourselves), you. - Strong's Number: G2617
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καταισχύνω
Transliteration: kataischýnō
Pronunciation: kat-ahee-skhoo'-no
Description: from κατά and αἰσχύνομαι; to shame down, i.e. disgrace or (by implication) put to the blush:--confound, dishonour, (be a-, make a-)shame(-d). - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G5026
There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ταύτῃ
Transliteration: taútēi
Pronunciation: tow'-tace
Description: dative case, accusative case and genitive case respectively of the feminine singular of οὗτος; (towards or of) this:--her, + hereof, it, that, + thereby, the (same), this (same). - Strong's Number: G5287
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑπόστασις
Transliteration: hypóstasis
Pronunciation: hoop-os'-tas-is
Description: from a compound of ὑπό and ἵστημι; a setting under (support), i.e. (figuratively) concretely, essence, or abstractly, assurance (objectively or subjectively):--confidence, confident, person, substance. - Strong's Number: G2746
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καύχησις
Transliteration: kaúchēsis
Pronunciation: kow'-khay-sis
Description: from καυχάομαι; boasting (properly, the act; by implication, the object), in a good or a bad sense:--boasting, whereof I may glory, glorying, rejoicing.