Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Because I was confident of this, I wanted to visit you first so that you might benefit twice. New Living Translation Since I was so sure of your understanding and trust, I wanted to give you a double blessing by visiting you twice— English Standard Version Because I was sure of this, I wanted to come to you first, so that you might have a second experience of grace. Berean Standard Bible Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing. Berean Literal Bible And with this confidence I was planning to come to you previously, so that you might have a second blessing of grace, King James Bible And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; New King James Version And in this confidence I intended to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit— New American Standard Bible In this confidence I intended at first to come to you, so that you might twice receive a blessing; NASB 1995 In this confidence I intended at first to come to you, so that you might twice receive a blessing; NASB 1977 And in this confidence I intended at first to come to you, that you might twice receive a blessing; Legacy Standard Bible And in this confidence I intended at first to come to you, so that you might receive grace twice; Amplified Bible It was with this confidence that I planned at first to visit you, so that you might receive twice a token of grace; Christian Standard Bible Because of this confidence, I planned to come to you first, so that you could have a second benefit, Holman Christian Standard Bible I planned with this confidence to come to you first, so you could have a double benefit, American Standard Version And in this confidence I was minded to come first unto you, that ye might have a second benefit; Contemporary English Version I was so sure of your pride in us that I had planned to visit you first of all. In this way you would have the blessing of two visits from me-- English Revised Version And in this confidence I was minded to come before unto you, that ye might have a second benefit; GOD'S WORD® Translation Confident of this, I had previously wanted to visit you so that you could benefit twice. Good News Translation I was so sure of all this that I made plans at first to visit you, in order that you might be blessed twice. International Standard Version Because I was confident, I planned to come to you first so you might receive a double blessing. Majority Standard Bible Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing. NET Bible And with this confidence I intended to come to you first so that you would get a second opportunity to see us, New Heart English Bible In this confidence, I was determined to come first to you, that you might have a second benefit; Webster's Bible Translation And in this confidence I purposed to come to you before, that ye might have a second benefit; Weymouth New Testament It was because I entertained this confidence that I intended to visit you before going elsewhere--so that you might receive a twofold proof of God's favour-- World English Bible In this confidence, I was determined to come first to you, that you might have a second benefit, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand in this confidence I was intending to come to you before, that you might have a second favor, Berean Literal Bible And with this confidence I was planning to come to you previously, so that you might have a second blessing of grace, Young's Literal Translation and in this confidence I was purposing to come unto you before, that a second favour ye might have, Smith's Literal Translation And in this confidence I wished to come to you before, that ye might have a second grace; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd in this confidence I had a mind to come to you before, that you might have a second grace: Catholic Public Domain Version And with this confidence, I wanted to come to you sooner, so that you might have a second grace, New American Bible With this confidence I formerly intended to come to you so that you might receive a double favor, New Revised Standard Version Since I was sure of this, I wanted to come to you first, so that you might have a double favor; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd in this confidence I wished to come to you before, that you might receive grace doubly; Aramaic Bible in Plain English With this trust I was willing from the first to come to you that you might receive double grace. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd in this confidence I intended to go to you before, that you might have a second benefit; Godbey New Testament And in this confidence I wished to come unto you sooner, that you may have a second grace; Haweis New Testament And in this confidence I was intending to come unto you a second time, that ye might receive a second blessing; Mace New Testament in this confidence I purposed to visit you before now, (that you might have again the like satisfaction) Weymouth New Testament It was because I entertained this confidence that I intended to visit you before going elsewhere--so that you might receive a twofold proof of God's favour-- Worrell New Testament And in this confidence I was purposing before to come to you, that ye might have a second favor; Worsley New Testament And in this confidence I had a mind to come to you first, (that ye might have a second benefit,) and to pass by you into Macedonia; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Change of Plans…14as you have already understood us in part, so that you may boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of our Lord Jesus. 15 Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing. 16I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 16:5-7 After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia. / Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. / For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. Acts 18:1-11 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. / There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them, / and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was. ... Romans 15:22-29 That is why I have often been hindered from coming to you. / But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you, / I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey. ... 1 Corinthians 4:19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have. 1 Thessalonians 2:17-18 Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense. / For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us. Acts 19:21 After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.” James 4:13-15 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” / You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. / Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” Philippians 1:25-26 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, / so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me. 2 Corinthians 2:1 So I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. 2 Corinthians 12:14 See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. 2 Corinthians 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” Acts 20:1-3 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. / After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, / where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. Treasury of Scripture And in this confidence I was minded to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit; in. 1 Corinthians 4:19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power. 1 Corinthians 11:34 And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come. that. Romans 1:11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; Romans 15:29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. Philippians 1:25,26 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; … benefit. 2 Corinthians 6:1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. Jump to Previous Benefit Confidence Confident Determined Double Elsewhere Entertained Favour First God's Intended Minded Planned Pleasure Previously Proof Purposed Purposing Receive Second Sure Twice Twofold Visit WantedJump to Next Benefit Confidence Confident Determined Double Elsewhere Entertained Favour First God's Intended Minded Planned Pleasure Previously Proof Purposed Purposing Receive Second Sure Twice Twofold Visit Wanted2 Corinthians 1 1. Paul salutes the Corinthians;3. he encourages them against troubles, 5. by the comforts and deliverances which God had given him, 8. so particularly in his late danger in Asia. 12. And calling both his own conscience and theirs, 15. he excuses his not coming to them, as proceeding not of lightness, 23. but of his care for them. Confident of this The phrase "Confident of this" reflects the Apostle Paul's assurance and trust in his relationship with the Corinthian church. The Greek word for "confident" is "pepoithēs," which conveys a deep-seated trust or reliance. This confidence is not self-derived but rooted in his faith in God and the work of the Holy Spirit within the church. Historically, Paul had established a strong bond with the Corinthians, and his confidence was based on the mutual love and respect that had developed. This phrase sets the tone for the sincerity and earnestness of his intentions. I planned to visit you first so that you might receive a double blessing Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Confidentπεποιθήσει (pepoithēsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4006: Confidence, trust, reliance. From the perfect of the alternate of pascho; reliance. of this, ταύτῃ (tautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. I planned ἐβουλόμην (eboulomēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1014: To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to 'will, ' i.e. be willing. to visit ἐλθεῖν (elthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2064: To come, go. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. first, πρότερον (proteron) Adverb - Comparative Strong's 4386: Formerly, before. Neuter of proteros as adverb; previously. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you might receive σχῆτε (schēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. a double δευτέραν (deuteran) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1208: Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second. blessing. χάριν (charin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. Links 2 Corinthians 1:15 NIV2 Corinthians 1:15 NLT 2 Corinthians 1:15 ESV 2 Corinthians 1:15 NASB 2 Corinthians 1:15 KJV 2 Corinthians 1:15 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 1:15 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 1:15 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 1:15 French Bible 2 Corinthians 1:15 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 1:15 In this confidence I was determined (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |
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