2 Corinthians 1:15 Parallel Translations
NASB: In this confidence I intended at first to come to you, so that you might twice receive a blessing; (NASB ©1995)
GWT: Confident of this, I had previously wanted to visit you so that you could benefit twice.(GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;
ASV: And in this confidence I was minded to come first unto you, that ye might have a second benefit;
BBE: And being certain of this, it was my purpose to come to you before, so that you might have a second grace;
DBY: And with this confidence I purposed to come to you previously, that ye might have a second favour;
ERV: And in this confidence I was minded to come before unto you, that ye might have a second benefit;
WEY: 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--
WBS: And in this confidence I purposed to come to you before, that ye might have a second benefit;
WEB: In this confidence, I was determined to come first to you, that you might have a second benefit;
YLT: and in this confidence I was purposing to come unto you before, that a second favour ye might have,
2 Corinthians 1:15 Cross References
XREF:Romans 1:11 For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established;

Romans 15:29 I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:19 But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I shall find out, not the words of those who are arrogant but their power. (NASB ©1995)
Commentaries and Concordances
GSB: 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.
PNT: 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.
WES: 1:15 In this confidence - That is, being confident of this.
MHC: 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.
CONC:Benefit Blessing Confidence Determined Double Elsewhere Entertained Favour God's Grace Intended Minded Planned Pleasure Previously Proof Purpose Purposed Purposing Receive Sure Twice Twofold Visit Wanted
PREV: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
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 Wanted
New American Standard Bible Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org.

GOD'S WORD® is a copyrighted work of God's Word to the Nations. Quotations are used by permission. Copyright 1995 by God's Word to the Nations. All rights reserved.
Online Parallel Bible