Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.

2 CORINTHIANS 4:14KJV
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2 Corinthians 4:14 (KJV)

What does 2 Corinthians 4:14 mean?

2 Corinthians 4:14 says that just as God raised Jesus from the dead, He will also raise Paul and his companions, and bring them together with the Corinthian believers into His presence. This verse expresses confidence in the future resurrection of all who belong to Jesus.

Paul is writing to the church in Corinth, reminding them that the same God who brought Jesus back to life will do the same for all believers. Paul’s point is to encourage the Corinthians by connecting their hope directly to what God has already done for Jesus, showing that their future with God is secure.

The Greek behind 2 Corinthians 4:14

  • The word "raised up" (ἐγείρας, egeiras) is used twice, first for Jesus and then for "us," emphasizing that the same action God took for Jesus will be repeated for believers. This repetition highlights the certainty and connection between Jesus’ resurrection and the believer’s future.
  • "Present" (παραστήσει, parastēsei) means to bring or set before someone, often in a formal or honored way. Here, it suggests not just being raised to life but being brought into God’s presence together, showing a sense of reunion and acceptance.
  • The phrase "with you" (σὺν ὑμῖν, syn hymin) stresses that this hope is shared by all believers, not just Paul and his companions, but the whole church community.

Why 2 Corinthians 4:14 matters

  • This verse clarifies that the Christian hope of resurrection is grounded in what God has already done for Jesus, not just wishful thinking or vague optimism.
  • Paul’s words connect personal suffering and endurance in ministry (the theme of the surrounding verses) to the bigger picture of resurrection and reunion, giving purpose and encouragement.
  • The verse emphasizes the unity of all believers in the future resurrection, countering any idea that spiritual rewards are only for a select few.

Where else these words appear

“present” Greek G3936 · used in 40 verses

  • Matthew 26:53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
  • Acts 1:10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;
  • Romans 6:16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

“with” Greek G4862 · used in 121 verses

  • Matthew 25:27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
  • Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
  • Acts 27:2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.

“up” Greek G1453 · used in 135 verses

  • Matthew 2:13 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
  • Mark 12:26 And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?
  • Acts 10:26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.