2 Corinthians 1:14as also you acknowledged us in part, that we are your boasting, even as you also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.
The setting
Ephesus, ~55 AD. Paul reminds the Corinthians of their mutual pride in each other before Christ's return...
The emotion here: deeply moved by mutual affection despite current tensions
The original word
kauchēma (καύχημα) — a legitimate boast or source of pride, not arrogant bragging
Why it matters
In Roman culture, clients would boast about their patrons and vice versa as a mark of honor
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Corinthians 1:14
'Day of our Lord Jesus' refers to the final judgment when all ministry relationships will be evaluated
Common misconceptionPeople think Paul is stroking egos, but he's actually describing the eternal significance of their ministry partnership that will be revealed at Christ's return.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Corinthians 1:14
Bible Genome reading
2 Corinthians 1:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Corinthians 1:14 comes from the book of 2 Corinthians, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is joyful. It belongs to the letter genre of biblical literature. Key themes include mutual pride, eschatology. Notable phrases: you are our boasting; day of our Lord Jesus. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same joyful
“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, …”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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