2 Corinthians 1:15-17 NIV

Defence of himself; character of his preaching. "On our behalf" were the closing words of the preceding verse, and St. Paul would now impress upon the Corinthians that he was worthy of their confidence and affection. And yet, further, if their regard had been manifested by intercessions in his behalf, he wished to assure them that he had in his own mind a blessed witness to the truth and sincerity of his apostolic work. Conscience was this witness. It testified that, "in simplicity and... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:15

In this confidence. In reliance on the mutual respect and affection which exists between us. I was minded. The stress is partly on the tense: "my original desire was ." When speaking of matters purely personal, St. Paul generally reverts to the first person. To come unto you before. I meant to visit you, first on my way to Macedonia, and again on my return from Macedonia, as explained in the next verse. A second benefit; rather, a second grace . There is another reading, ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

His change of purpose in visiting Corinth. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:15-22

Possessions of a genuine Christian. "And in this confidence , " etc. These verses may he regarded as indicating what every genuine disciple of Christ—that is, every Christly man—possesses now and here . I. HE POSSESSES MORAL STABILITY . Paul is here writing on the defensive; indeed, the whole tone of his letter is apologetic. Because he did not visit the Corinthians according to his first promise, they perhaps pronounced him fickle, vacillating, untrue to his word.... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:16

To be brought on my way (see note on 1 Corinthians 16:6 ) toward Judaea ( 1 Corinthians 16:4-6 ). read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 1:17

When I therefore was thus minded. Without saying in so many words that all this plan was now given up, he proceeds to defend himself against the charges which had been evidently brought against him by his opponents. The Corinthians were aware that he no longer meant to come to them direct from Ephesus. They had certainly been informed of this by Titus, and he had indeed briefly stated it in 1 Corinthians 16:5 . Their disappointment had led some of them into angry criticisms upon the... read more

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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 1:15

And in his confidence - In this confidence of my integrity, and that you had this favorable opinion of me, and appreciated the principles of my conduct. I did not doubt that you would receive me kindly, and would give me again the tokens of your affection and regard. In this Paul shows that however some of them might regard him, yet that he had no doubt that the majority of the church there would receive him kindly.I was minded - I willed (ἐβουλόμην eboulomēn); it was my intention.To come... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:16

And to pass by you - Through δι ̓ di' you; that is, through your city, or province; or to take them, as we say, in his way. His design was to pass through Corinth and Achaia on his journey. This was not the direct way from Ephesus to Macedonia. An inspection of a map will show at one view that the direct way was that which he concluded finally to take - that by Troas. Yet he had designed to go out of his way in order to make them a visit; and intended also, perhaps, to make them also a longer... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 1:15

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