2 Corinthians 4:14

knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus Here we have the source of the Apostle's faith and confidence. He knew that the Resurrection of Christ was an accomplished fact (see notes on 1 Corinthians 15, and Introduction to First Epistle). Hence arose his persuasion that a life was given to him which should survive and overcome even death itself.

by Jesus All recent editors substitute with Jesus, which, however, does not mean at the same time with, but by virtue of the operation of the same life and spirit. For the life that dwells in Jesus dwells also in His disciples, John 6:54. We are the members, Christ the Head; we are the crop, Christ the firstfruits, 1 Corinthians 15:23. Cf. Romans 1:4, as well as ch. 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, and Ephesians 2:5-6; Colossians 2:13. Chrysostom omits the words altogether. Meyer remarks that though St Paul believed that he and the majority of his readers would live to see the actual coming of Christ in the flesh, the possibility that this might not be the case was ever before his eyes. See 1Co 15:51; 1 Thessalonians 4:15.

and shall present us with you i.e. shall place us in His own Presence. Cf. Romans 14:10; Colossians 1:22; Jude 1:24; ch. 2 Corinthians 5:10, and 1 Corinthians 8:8, and note.