New Testament Greek

Ὅτι ὁ Θεὸς ὁ εἰπὼν ἐκ σκότους φῶς λάμψαι, ὃς ἔλαμψεν ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ἡμῶν πρὸς φωτισμὸν τῆς γνώσεως τῆς δόξης τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐν προσώπῳ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. (2 Corinthians 4:6)

Because the God who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the one who has shone in our hearts for the illumination of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Causal Conjunction and Thematic Emphasis: ὅτι ὁ Θεὸς

– ὅτι: Conjunction introducing a causal or explanatory clause—”because” or “for.” – ὁ Θεός: Nominative singular subject—”God.” – This phrase links directly with the preceding verse (2 Corinthians 4:5), explaining why Paul and his companions preach Christ as Lord and not themselves.… Learn Koine Greek

Ὃ δὲ λοιπὸν ζητεῖται ἐν τοῖς οἰκονόμοις, ἵνα πιστός τις εὑρεθῇ. (1 Corinthians 4:2)

Moreover, what is required in stewards is that one be found faithful.

Faithfulness as a Steward’s Mark: Literary and Theological Context of 1 Corinthians 4:2

This compact but theologically rich verse falls within Paul’s defense of his apostolic ministry in 1 Corinthians 4:1–5. Here, he depicts himself and other apostles not as celebrities or philosophers but as οἰκονόμοι—household stewards entrusted with the mysteries of God (v. 1). Verse 2 functions as a general principle flowing from this metaphor: the primary requirement for a steward is fidelity. This seemingly straightforward sentence introduces complex grammatical and theological features: the impersonal verb ζητεῖται, the articular participial phrase τοῖς οἰκονόμοις, the subjunctive clause ἵνα πιστὸς τις εὑρεθῇ, and the divine passive εὑρεθῇ.… Learn Koine Greek