And again (κα παλιν). This would have been the second benefit or joy. But he changed his plans and did not make that trip directly…

And to pass by you. This means through (di) you; that is, through your city or province, or to include you, as we say, on his way…

To be brought on my way.—The change of word is significant. He did not intend merely to go from Corinth to Judea. He expe…

And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; and to pass by you into Macedonia, and to com…

In 1 Corinthians 16:3–8 and in these three verses are found the outlines of two different itineraries relating to Paul and Corinth. Pla…

And to pass by you into Macedonia
It was his first intention and determination to have come first to Corinth, and th…

The apostle clears himself from the charge of frivolity and inconsistency in not coming to Corinth. Good men should be careful to maintain a reputa…

After winning the goodwill of the Corinthians, the Apostle adds his excuse. In this regard, he does three things: