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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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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 1:16
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 1:16
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 1:16
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 1:15–17
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 1:16
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…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 1:16
17th Century
Pastor
And to pass by you into Macedonia
It was his first intention and determination to have come first to Corinth, and th…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 1:15–24
17th Century
Minister
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…