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and by you to pass into Macedonia, and again from Macedonia to come to you, and to be sent forward by you on my journey to Judea.
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A Plan Born of Affection
Commentators explain that Paul's original travel plan, detailed in this verse, was not the most direct route. He intended to visit Corinth twice—both before and after his trip to Macedonia. This intentional 'detour' demonstrates his deep affection for the Corinthian believers and his desire to spend significant time with them.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And to pass by you into Macedonia It was his first intention and determination to have come first to Corinth, and th…
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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:
