2Cor 1:15 | 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

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.