15And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;
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For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.
And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; …
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 15-24)The apostle here vindicates himself from the imputation of levity and inconstancy, in that he did not hold his purpose of coming to them at Corinth. His adversaries there sought all occasions to blemish his character, and reflect upon his conduct; and, it seemed, they took hold of this handle to reproach his person and discredit his ministry. Now, for his justification, I. He avers the sincerity o…
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