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

¹⁵And in this confidence, I was intending first^[a] to come to you in order that you might have a second^[b] benefit^[c], ¹⁶and^[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

¹⁷Therefore, 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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Footnotes

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.

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