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In this confidence, I was determined to come first to you, that you might have a second benefit;
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A Plan for a Double Blessing
Commentators explain that Paul's original plan was to visit Corinth twice—once on his way to Macedonia and again on his return. He calls this a 'second benefit' or 'second joy.' This plan, far from being fickle, demonstrated his deep affection for the Corinthians and his desire to bless them with his presence as much as possible.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And in this confidence. In this confidence in my integrity, and that you held this favourable opinion of me and appreciated the principles…
Confidence (πεποιθησε). This late word (LXX Philo, Josephus) is condemned by the Atticists, but Paul uses it a half dozen times (3…
19th Century
Anglican
And in this confidence.—What has been said until now paves the way for the explanation of his apparent change of purpose which he …
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Baptist
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…
16th Century
Protestant
In this confidence. After having given them reason to expect that he would come, he had subsequently changed his intention. This was made …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And in this confidence I was minded Being fully persuaded of your affection for me, as having been instrumental in t…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
After winning the goodwill of the Corinthians, the Apostle adds his excuse. In this regard, he does three things:
