Parallel Verses New International Version Because I was confident of this, I wanted to visit you first so that you might benefit twice. King James Bible And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; Darby Bible Translation And with this confidence I purposed to come to you previously, that ye might have a second favour; World English Bible In this confidence, I was determined to come first to you, that you might have a second benefit; Young's Literal Translation and in this confidence I was purposing to come unto you before, that a second favour ye might have, 2 Corinthians 1:15 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleAnd in this confidence - Under the conviction or persuasion that this is the case; that ye exult in us, as we do in you; I was minded - I had purposed to come to you before, as he had intimated, 1 Corinthians 16:5; for he had intended to call on them in his way from Macedonia, but this purpose he did not fulfill; and he gives the reason, 2 Corinthians 1:23. A second benefit - He had been with them once, and they had received an especial blessing in having the seed of life sown among them by the preaching of the Gospel; and he had purposed to visit them again that they might have a second blessing, in having that seed watered. Instead of χαριν, grace or benefit, several MSS. read χαραν joy, pleasure; but the word grace or benefit, seems to express the apostle's meaning best. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge in. that. benefit. or, grace. Library June the Eighteenth the Benefitted as Benefactors"Who comforteth us ... that we may be able to comfort." --2 CORINTHIANS i. 3-7. And how does the Lord comfort us? He has a thousand different ways, and no one can ever tell by what way the comfort will come to his soul. Sometimes it comes by the door of memory, and sometimes by the door of hope. Sometimes it is borne to us through the ministry of nature, and at other times through the ministry of human speech and kindness. But always, I think, it brings us the sense of a Presence, as though we … John Henry Jowett—My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year Seal and Earnest Twenty-Sixth Day for the Holy Spirit on Young Converts Fifteenth Lesson. If Two Agree Cross References Matthew 1:19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. Romans 1:11 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong-- Romans 15:29 I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of Christ. 1 Corinthians 4:19 But I will come to you very soon, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only how these arrogant people are talking, but what power they have. 1 Corinthians 16:7 For I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. 2 Corinthians 12:14 Now I am ready to visit you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you, because what I want is not your possessions but you. After all, children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. Jump to Previous Benefit Confidence Confident Determined Double Elsewhere Entertained Favour First God's Intended Minded Planned Pleasure Previously Proof Purposed Purposing Receive Second Sure Twice Twofold Visit WantedJump to Next Benefit Confidence Confident Determined Double Elsewhere Entertained Favour First God's Intended Minded Planned Pleasure Previously Proof Purposed Purposing Receive Second Sure Twice Twofold Visit WantedLinks 2 Corinthians 1:15 NIV2 Corinthians 1:15 NLT 2 Corinthians 1:15 ESV 2 Corinthians 1:15 NASB 2 Corinthians 1:15 KJV 2 Corinthians 1:15 Bible Apps 2 Corinthians 1:15 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 1:15 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 1:15 French Bible 2 Corinthians 1:15 German Bible 2 Corinthians 1:15 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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