2 Corinthians 1:15

And in this confidence it was my purpose to come to you before, that ye might receive a second benefit;

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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

14as also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your glorying, as ye also are ours in the day of the Lord Jesus.

16and to go by way of you into Macedonia, and from Macedonia to come again to you, and by you to be forwarded on my way to Judaea.

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Cross References

Romans 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, which may be for your confirmation;

1 Corinthians 4:19But I shall come to you shortly, if it be the Lord's will, and will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power;

2 Corinthians 6:1As fellow-workers, then, with him, we also exhort you that ye receive not the grace of God in vain;

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 →

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