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1:15 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a {o} second benefit;
(o) Another benefit.
1:15 In this confidence. Of their acknowledgment of his apostleship and rejoicing in him.
I was minded to come unto you before. Before going to Macedonia, sailing straight across from Ephesus to Corinth.
That ye might have a second benefit. Two visits, one as Paul went to Macedonia, and one on his return. All this is explained in 2Co 1:16.
1:15 In this confidence - That is, being confident of this.
1:15-24 The apostle clears himself from the charge of levity and inconstancy, in not coming to Corinth. Good men should be careful to keep the reputation of sincerity and constancy; they should not resolve, but on careful thought; and they will not change unless for weighty reasons. Nothing can render God's promises more certain: his giving them through Christ, assures us they are his promises; as the wonders God wrought in the life, resurrection, and ascension of his Son, confirm faith. The Holy Spirit makes Christians firm in the faith of the gospel: the quickening of the Spirit is an earnest of everlasting life; and the comforts of the Spirit are an earnest of everlasting joy. The apostle desired to spare the blame he feared would be unavoidable, if he had gone to Corinth before he learned what effect his former letter produced. Our strength and ability are owing to faith; and our comfort and joy must flow from faith. The holy tempers and gracious fruits which attend faith, secure from delusion in so important a matter.
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 Wanted
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 Wanted
