2 Corinthians 1:15

And, in this confidence, I purposed, before, to come unto you,—in order that, a second joy, ye might have,—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

14According as ye have also acknowledged us, in part,—that, your theme of boasting, we are, even indeed as, ye, also [shall be], ours, in the day of our Lord Jesus.

16And, by your means, to pass into Macedonia, and, again, from Macedonia, to come unto you, and, by you, be set forward unto Judea:—

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Cross References

Romans 1:11For I am longing to see you, that I may impart some spiritual gift unto you, to the end ye may be established,—

1 Corinthians 4:19Howbeit, I will come quickly unto you,—if, the Lord, please,—and will get to know—not the speech of them who are puffed up, but, the power;

2 Corinthians 6:1As co-workers, however, we also beseech, that, not in vain, the favour of God, ye welcome;

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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