That I would not come again to you with sorrow (το μη παλιν εν λυπη προς υμας ελθειν). Articular second aorist active infinitive w…

Introduction to 2 Corinthians Chapter 2

In this chapter, Paul continues the discussion of the subject which had been introduced in the previ…

But I determined this with myself.—Better, I determined for myself. The chapter division is here obviously wron…

In answering this charge, Paul solemnly invokes his faithful God (cf. 1:18) as his own witne to the truth of statements like these: “The reason I p…

But I determined with myself
The apostle having removed the charge of levity and inconstancy brought against him, go…

The apostle desired to have a cheerful meeting with them; he had written in confidence that they would do what was for their benefit and his comfor…

After giving a general reason for his delay in visiting the Corinthians, the Apostle now explains the specific cause of his delay and how he spared…