2Cor 1:15-16 | RWP | e4.org | Confidence ( πεποιθησε ). This late word (LXX Philo, Josephus) is condemned by the Atticists, but Paul uses it a half dozen times ( also). I was minded to come ( εβουλομην ελθειν ). Imperfect, I was wishing to come, picturing his former state of mind. Before unto you ( προτερον προς υμας ). This was his former plan ( προτερον ) while in Ephesus to go to Achaia directly from Ephesus. This he confesses in verse "and by you to pass into Macedonia." That ye might have a second benefit ( ινα δευτεραν χαριν σχητε ). Or second "joy" if we accept χαραν with Westcott and Hort. This would be a real second blessing (or joy) if they should have two visits from Paul.

‏ 2 Corinthians 1:15-16

Confidence ( πεποιθησε ). This late word (LXX Philo, Josephus) is condemned by the Atticists, but Paul uses it a half dozen times (3:4 also).

I was minded to come ( εβουλομην ελθειν ). Imperfect, I was wishing to come, picturing his former state of mind.

Before unto you ( προτερον προς υμας ). This was his former plan ( προτερον ) while in Ephesus to go to Achaia directly from Ephesus. This he confesses in verse 16 "and by you to pass into Macedonia."

That ye might have a second benefit ( ινα δευτεραν χαριν σχητε ). Or second "joy" if we accept χαραν with Westcott and Hort. This would be a real second blessing (or joy) if they should have two visits from Paul.

And again ( κα παλιν ). This would have been the second benefit or joy. But he changed his plans and did not make that trip directly to Corinth, but came on to Macedonia first (Ac 19:21; 20:1f.; 1Co 16:2; 2Co 2:12).

To be set forward by you ( υφ' υμων προπεμφθηνα ). First aorist passive infinitive of προπεμπω. Paul uses this same verb in Ro 15:24 for the same service by the Roman Christians on his proposed trip to Spain. The Corinthians, especially the anti-Pauline party, took advantage of Paul's change of plans to criticize him sharply for vacillation and flippancy. How easy it is to find fault with the preacher! So Paul has to explain his conduct.