2 Corinthians 1:15

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.”

What this verse means

Read 2 Corinthians 1:15 in the flow of 2 Corinthians1 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open 2 Corinthians1 to see the surrounding context.

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BSBPD

“Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And in this confidence I was minded to come first unto you, that ye might have a second benefit;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and in this confidence I was purposing to come unto you before, that a second favour ye might have,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Corinthians 1:15 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Romans 1:11For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,
  2. Romans 15:29I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
  3. 1 Corinthians 4:19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.
  4. 1 Corinthians 11:34If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.
  5. 2 Corinthians 6:1As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.
  6. Philippians 1:25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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