2 Corinthians 1:15

2 Corinthians 1:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;
• New International Version (NIV)Because I was confident of this, I wanted to visit you first so that you might benefit twice.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Because I was sure of this, I wanted to come to you first, so that you might have a second experience of grace.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And in this confidence I intended to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit—

Context of 2 Corinthians 1:15

13For we write you nothing other than what you read and understand [there is no double meaning in what we say]. And I hope you will [accurately] understand [divine things] until the end; 14just as you have [already] partially understood us, [and one day will recognize] that you can be proud of us just as we are of you, in the day of our Lord Jesus. It was with this confidence that I planned at first to visit you, so that you might receive twice a token of grace; 16that is, [I wanted] to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and [then] to come back to you [on my return] from Macedonia, and have you send me on my way to Judea. 17So then, was I indecisive or capricious when I was [originally] planning this? Or the things I plan, do I plan in a self-serving way like a worldly man, ready to say, “Yes, yes” and “No, no” [at the same time]?

2 Corinthians 1:15 word by word

Καὶ ταύτῃ τῇ πεποιθήσει ἐβουλόμην πρότερον πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἐλθεῖν, ἵνα δευτέραν χάριν σχῆτεRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• in thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• confidenceὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• confidenceπεποίθησιςpepoithēsis · confidenceG4006
• I was mindedβούλομαιboulomai · to planG1014
• to comeἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• youσύsu · youG4771
• beforeπρότερονproteron · previouslyG4386
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• ye might haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• a secondδεύτεροςdeuteros · secondlyG1208
• benefitχάριςcharis · graceG5485

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 1:15

• 1 Corinthians 4:19But I will come to you soon, if the Lord is willing, and I will find out not just the talk of these arrogant people, but [evaluate] their [spiritual] power [whether they live up to their own claims].
• 1 Corinthians 11:34If anyone is too hungry [to wait], let him eat at home, so that you will not come together for judgment [on yourselves]. About the remaining matters [of which I was informed], I will take care of them when I come.
• Romans 1:11For I long to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift, to strengthen and establish you;
• Romans 15:29I know that when I do come to you, I will come in the abundant blessing of Christ.
• Philippians 1:25Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
• 2 Corinthians 6:1Working together with Him, we strongly urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain [by turning away from sound doctrine and His merciful kindness].

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 1:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15And in this confidence - Under the conviction or persuasion that this is the case; that ye exult in us, as we do in you; I was minded - I had purposed to come to you before, as he had intimated, 1 Corinthians 16:5; for he had intended to call on them in his way from Macedonia, but this purpose he did not fulfill; and he gives the reason, 2 Corinthians 1:23. A second benefit - He had been with them once, and they had received an especial blessing in having…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15And in his confidence - In this confidence of my integrity, and that you had this favorable opinion of me, and appreciated the principles of my conduct. I did not doubt that you would receive me kindly, and would give me again the tokens of your affection and regard. In this Paul shows that however some of them might regard him, yet that he had no doubt that the majority of the church there would receive him kindly. I was minded - I willed ( ̓́…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-24Verses 15-24 The apostle clears himself from the charge of levity and inconstancy, in not coming to Corinth. Good men should be careful to keep the reputation of sincerity and constancy; they should not resolve, but on careful thought; and they will not change unless for weighty reasons. Nothing can render God's promises more certain: his giving them through Christ, assures us they are his promises; as the wonders God wrought in the life, resurrection…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15-24Paul had changed his travel plan. In 1 Corinthians 16:5, he hoped to visit Corinth after going through Macedonia. He had promised to visit Corinth earlier (perhaps in his “severe letter,” 2 Corinthians 7:8) on his way north. Now, he had to return to the original plan, and the earlier visit, which would have brought a double blessing, would not happen after all.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. in this confidence--of my character for sincerity being "acknowledged" by you (2Co 1:12-14). was minded--I was intending. before--"to come unto you before" visiting Macedonia (where he now was). Compare Note, see on 1Co 16:5; also see on 1Co 4:18, which, combined with the words here, implies that the insinuation of some at Corinth, that he would not come at all, rested on the fact of his having thus disappointed them. His change of intention, and…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings