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

13We are writing to you only about things that you yourselves can read and understand. And I hope that you will understand completely one day. 14You do not understand us completely yet. But I hope that you will understand completely on the day when our Lord Jesus returns. Then you can be proud of us in the same way that we will be proud of you. So, because I was sure that you trusted me, I wanted to visit you twice. Then I could bring God's help to you twice. I decided to visit you first on my way to Macedonia. Then I would visit you again on my way back from Macedonia. After that, you could help to send me on my journey to Judea. 17I did not decide this in a careless way. I really wanted to do it. I do not decide to do things only to please myself, like someone who does not know God. I do not say ‘Yes,’ and then I immediately say ‘No’.

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 visit you again soon, if the Lord wants me to. Then I will find out what these proud people are really like. It is not just the words that they say. I will find out if they have the power of God.
• 1 Corinthians 11:34If you are hungry, you should eat at home before you come. Then, when you meet together, God will not have any reason to punish you. I will talk about the other things when I come to visit you.
• Romans 1:11I want very much to come and see you. Then I can give some gift from God's Spirit to you. That will help you to be strong as you serve God.
• Romans 15:29When I visit you, I know that Christ will bless us very much while we are together.
• Philippians 1:25Yes, I am sure that you need me. For that reason, I know that I will continue to live among you. Then I will be able to help you to trust Christ even more. And that will make you even happier.
• 2 Corinthians 6:1So, as we work together with God, we tell you to be careful. Remember that God has been very kind and he has forgiven you. Do not waste that!

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