2 Corinthians 1:13

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

For we write no other things unto you, than {G2228} what ye read or even acknowledge, and I hope {G3754} ye will acknowledge {G2532} unto the end:

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Οὐ γὰρ ἄλλα γράφομεν ὑμῖν, ἀλλʼ ἢ ἃ ἀναγινώσκετε ἢ καὶ ἐπιγινώσκετε· ἐλπίζω δὲ ὅτι καὶ ἕως τέλους ἐπιγνώσεσθε·

Transliteration

For not other things graphomen to you, but what you anaginōskete or also epiginōskete; and I elpizō that also until telous you will epignōsesthe;

Grammar Details

*graphomen*: present indicative, active, 1st person plural - we write
*anaginōskete*: present indicative, active, 2nd person plural - you read
*epiginōskete*: present indicative, active, 2nd person plural - you acknowledge/recognize
*elpizō*: present indicative, active, 1st person singular - I hope
*telous*: genitive, neuter, singular - of end/completion
*epignōsesthe*: future indicative, middle, 2nd person plural - you will acknowledge/recognize

Word Meanings

*graphomen*: we write/record/compose
*anaginōskete*: you read/recognize
*epiginōskete*: you acknowledge/recognize/understand fully
*elpizō*: I hope/trust/expect
*telous*: end/completion/goal/purpose
*epignōsesthe*: you will acknowledge/recognize/understand fully

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
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Referenced Verses

2 Cor 4:2 : 2 but we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
2 Cor 5:11 : 11 Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest unto God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.
2 Cor 13:6 : 6 But I hope that ye shall know that we are not reprobate.
Phlm 1:6 : 6 that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ.

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