2 CORINTHIANS 1:15 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;”
Because I was confident of this, I wanted to visit you first so that you might benefit twice — Paul had planned a two-visit itinerary (one on the way to Macedonia, one returning). This generosity of presence intended to maximize pastoral impact. The later change in plans will require theological justification.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 1:15
“And in this confidence I was minded to come before unto you.” What confidence? 'In relying exceedingly on you, glorying over you, being your glorying, loving you exceedingly, being conscious to myself of nothing evil, being confident that all is spiritual with us, and having you as witnesses of this.' “I was minded to come unto you, and by you to pass into Macedonia.” And yet he promised the contrary in his former Epistle, saying thus: “Now I will come unto you when I…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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