2 Corinthians 1:17 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:17-20

Unchangeableness. I. THE UNCHANGEABLENESS OF CHRIST . He is "the same yesterday, and today, and forever" ( Hebrews 13:8 ). Paul, compelled by circumstances to alter his plans, and charged with fickleness, dreaded lest inconstancy should be associated with his Master or with the doctrines of the gospel. He passes rapidly from a defence of himself to defend that which is of so much more importance. Well would it be if we were equally jealous of the honour of Christ, equally anxious... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:17

When I therefore was thus minded - When I formed this purpose; when I willed this, and expressed this intention.Did I use lightness? - The word ἐλαφρια elaphria (from ἐλαφρός elaphros) means properly lightness in weight. Here it is used in reference to the mind; and in a sense similar to our word levity, as denoting lightness of temper or conduct; inconstancy, changeableness, or fickleness. This charge had been probably made that he had made the promise without any due consideration, or... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 1:17-20

2 Corinthians 1:17-20. When I therefore was thus minded Having, therefore, purposed this; did I use lightness Did I lightly change my purpose? or, the things that I purpose in general; do I purpose according to the flesh Are my purposes grounded on carnal or worldly considerations? that with me there should be yea and nay Sometimes one, sometimes the other; that is, variableness and inconstancy in my counsels and actions, that none should know how to depend upon me for what they had... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:12-24

1:12-2:17 PAUL EXPLAINS HIS RECENT ACTIONSReasons for changing his plans (1:12-2:4)Certain people in Corinth had accused Paul of insincerity. According to them, Paul tried to give the impression through his conduct and his letters that he felt in a certain way, when he did not feel that way at all. Paul denies this. In all his behaviour, whether in dealing with people in general or in dealing with the Corinthians in particular, he has been sincere and straightforward. The same is true of his... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:17

did I, &c. The question is introduced by meti , expecting a negative answer, lightness = fickleness. Gn elaphria, Only here. purpose = plan. Greek. bouleuoThe "Received Text" reads bouleuomai at the beginning of the verse also. according to . Greek. kata . App-104 . with . Greek. para. App-104 . yea yea = the yea yea. nay nay = the nay nay. Greek. on . App-105 . That is, one thing to-day and another to-morrow. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:17

When I therefore was thus minded, did I show fickleness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with one there should be the yea yea and the nay nay?Paul's argument is simply that: Surely I cannot be accused of fickleness merely upon the basis of changes in my plans! He further declared that he had made his plans in good faith, changing them only when there appeared good and sufficient reasons for doing so. Incidentally, there is a glimpse in this of the fact... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:17-20

2 Corinthians 1:17-20. Yea, yea, and nay, nay?— The sense of these verses is, "I did not change my design through levity, nor did I purpose first one thing and then the contrary, as selfish views might determine me, 2 Corinthians 1:18. As God is true, we have never prevaricated with you, 2 Corinthians 1:19. For what I, Sylvanus, and Timothy have preached concerning Jesus Christ the Son of God, is not inconsistent, but invariably the same, 2 Corinthians 1:20. For all the promises of God are... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:17

17. use lightness—Was I guilty of levity? namely, by promising more than I performed. or . . . according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea, yea . . . nay, nay?—The "or" expresses a different alternative: Did I act with levity, or (on the other hand) do I purpose what I purpose like worldly (fleshly) men, so that my "yea" must at all costs be yea, and my "nay" nay [BENGEL, WINER, CALVIN], (Matthew 14:7; Matthew 14:9)? The repetition of the "yea" and "nay" hardly agrees with ALFORD'S... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:12-17

A. Defense of Paul’s conduct with regard to his promised visit and the offender 1:12-2:17In 2 Corinthians Paul was addressing a situation in which his own children in the faith doubted his sincerity and motives. He, too, had doubts about their commitment to Jesus Christ and to himself as the Lord’s apostle. Nevertheless Paul also voiced some strong convictions in this epistle and sought to move his doubting readers to a condition of greater faith. This section of the epistle introduces this... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

The consistency of Paul’s conduct 1:15-22Having claimed singleness of purpose in his dealings with the Corinthians, Paul proceeded to help them appreciate the fact that his behavior had been consistent with his Spirit-led purposes."Long-range plans may need to be modified as time goes by. In Paul’s case, his original plans were made in good faith with the best information he had at the time. Circumstances had altered, however, and it was necessary to revise those plans." [Note: Kent, p. 37.] read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:17-20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 1:17-20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:12-24

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Corinthians 1:17

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:17

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:17-20

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:12-17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

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