2 Corinthians 4:14

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does 2 Corinthians 4:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “knowing that he that raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also with Jesus, and shall present us with you.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

knowing that he that raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also with Jesus, and shall present us with you.
2 Corinthians 4:14 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Corinthians 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14knowing that he that raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also with Jesus, and shall present us with you.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus, etc..] Besides having the same spirit of faith, mentioned in the preceding verse as a support under tribulation, the apostle proceeds in this, and some following verses, to take notice of other things which gave them relief under their pressures; such as the resurrection from the dead, all their afflictions being for the good of the churches and glory of God, the inward and comfortable experiences of the love and grace of God in the midst of them, and the end and issue of them, eternal glory. The former of these is observed here; “knowing”, being firmly persuaded, and fully assured, that he “which raised up the Lord Jesus”; by whom God the…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Knowing--by faith (Co2 5:1). shall raise up us also--at the resurrection (Co1 6:13-14). by Jesus--The oldest manuscripts have "with Jesus." present us--vividly picturing the scene before the eyes (Jde 1:24). with you-- (Co2 1:14; Th1 2:19-20; Th1 3:13).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Knowing - Being fully confident; having the most entire assurance. It was the assured hope of the resurrection which sustained them in all their trials. This expression denotes the full and unwavering belief, in the minds of the apostles, that the doctrines which they preached were true. They knew that they were revealed from heaven, and that all the promises of God would be fulfilled. Shall raise up us also - All Christians. In the hope of the resurrection they were ready to meet trials, and even to die. Sustained by this assurance, the apostles went forth amidst persecutions and opposition, for they knew that their trials would soon end, and that they would be raised up in the morning of…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“that: Co2 5:1-4; Isa 26:19; Joh 11:25, Joh 11:26; Rom 8:11; Co1 6:14, Co1 15:20-22; Th1 4:14 shall present: Co2 11:2; Eph 5:27; Col 1:22, Col 1:28; Jde 1:24 2 Corinthians 4:15”
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