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2 Corinthians 1:15-17
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 Corinthians 1:15-17
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
And In This Confidence I Was Intending To Come To You First, Then Go To Macedonia
15 And in this confidence, I was intending first[a] to come to you in order that you might have a second[b] benefit[c], 16 and[d] to go through you to Macedonia, and from Macedonia to come again to you, and to be sent-forward by you to Judea.
I Do Not Make My Plans Lightly, But I Changed My Plans In Order To Spare You
17 Therefore, while intending this, I did not then act with lightness, did I ? Or do I plan[e] the things which I plan according-to the flesh— so that[f] there is with me the yes, yes, and the no, no?
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- 2 Corinthians 1:15 Or, formerly. That is, intending formerly; or, to come to you first. This was Paul’s original plan, which he changed in 1 Cor 16:3-6, apparently causing some Corinthians to question whether he was a divinely-directed apostle.
- 2 Corinthians 1:15 That is, by virtue of a second visit by Paul.
- 2 Corinthians 1:15 Or, grace, kindness, favor.
- 2 Corinthians 1:16 Or, even, indeed.
- 2 Corinthians 1:17 Or, decide, resolve.
- 2 Corinthians 1:17 That is, so that my plans or my message are based on human uncertainty or whim.
2 Corinthians 1:15-17
New International Version
2 Corinthians 1:15-17
New International Version
15 Because I was confident of this, I wanted to visit you(A) first so that you might benefit twice.(B) 16 I wanted to visit you on my way(C) to Macedonia(D) and to come back to you from Macedonia, and then to have you send me on my way(E) to Judea.(F) 17 Was I fickle when I intended to do this? Or do I make my plans in a worldly manner(G) so that in the same breath I say both “Yes, yes” and “No, no”?
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