2 Corinthians 1:15

And being certain of this, it was my purpose to come to you before, so that you might have a second grace;

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;

In Context

14Even as you have been ready, in part, to say that we are your glory, in the same way that you are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus.

16And by way of Corinth to go into Macedonia, and from there to come back again to you, so that you might send me on my way to Judaea.

Read all of 2 Corinthians 1

Cross References

Romans 1:11For I have a strong desire to see you, and to give you some grace of the spirit, so that you may be made strong;

1 Corinthians 4:19But I will come to you in a short time, if it is pleasing to the Lord, and I will take note, not of the word of those who are full of pride, but of the power.

2 Corinthians 6:1We then, working together with God, make our request to you not to take the grace of God to no purpose.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 1:13-15

Paul's Sincerity and Affliction. ( a. d. 57.) 12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. 13 For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end; 14 As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also are ours in the day of the… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 2 Corinthians 1:15