2 Corinthians 1:15

And in this confidence, I was before disposed to come to you, that ye might receive the grace doubly;

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 ye have also partially acknowledged that we are your rejoicing, as ye also are ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus the Messiah.

16and to pass by you into Macedonia, and again to come to you from Macedonia, and so ye would accompany me to Judaea.

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Cross References

Romans 1:11For I long much to see you; and to impart to you the gift of the Spirit, whereby ye may be established;

1 Corinthians 4:19But I will come to you speedily, if God be willing: and I will know, not the speech of them who exalt themselves, but their power:

2 Corinthians 6:1And as aiders we entreat of you, that the grace of God which ye have received, may not be ineffectual in you.

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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