What Does 2 Corinthians 7:16 Mean in the King James?

I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.

2 Corinthians 7:16 · KJV

The analysis reads the King James wording.

King James Version The King James Version, first published in 1611. Selah Verse shows the standard text.

THE KEY

The confidence here is courage placed in another person, reaching across the whole of life before every outcome is known.

THE MEANING

You are met with confidence that reaches across all things. The word carries the sense of taking courage, so the trust named over you has gladness in it. You can be regarded as trustworthy while life is still unfolding.

THE ROOT

θαρρῶ

tharrō

GROWS FROM

⁨θαρσ-⁩ (also ⁨θαρρ-⁩ in the verb form)

Courage, boldness; to take heart.

The Greek word for “I have confidence” belongs to the courage-family of “take heart” and “be bold.” English can make confidence sound like a private judgment; this root gives it the feel of courage voiced toward you, with rejoicing.

ALSO GROWS

tharsos: Courage or boldness.

θάρσος

This noun shows the courage carried beneath the verse’s confidence.

tharseō: To take heart or act with courage.

θαρσέω

This related verb makes the trust here feel like a steadying word spoken to another person.

THE PATTERN

Relational trust gives people a steadier place to speak, act, and be received.

The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

Proverbs 31:11 · KJVTrust in another person becomes a source of practical steadiness.

Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:

2 Corinthians 5:6 · KJVThe same Greek verb family expresses confidence as a settled courage carried into the present.

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Hebrews 13:6 · KJVConfidence takes the form of bold speech that steadies a person amid uncertainty.

THE THREAD

Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:

2 Corinthians 5:6 · KJV

The same Greek verb appears here as “confident” and in 7:16 as “have confidence.” In both verses it names courage that can remain present amid uncertainty; in 7:16, that courage is directed toward you.

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