2 Corinthians 1:15

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

With this confidence, I planned to visit you first so that you might benefit twice.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Καὶ ταύτῃ τῇ πεποιθήσει ἐβουλόμην πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἐλθεῖν πρότερον, ἵνα δευτέραν χάριν ἔχῆτε·

Transliteration

And with this pepoithēsei I was eboulomēn to you to elthein proteron, so that a second charin you might echēte;

Grammar Details

• *pepoithēsei*: dative, feminine, singular - confidence/trust
• *eboulomēn*: imperfect indicative, middle, 1st person singular - I was wishing/wanting
• *elthein*: aorist infinitive, active - to come
• *proteron*: adverb - previously/formerly/first
• *charin*: accusative, feminine, singular - grace/benefit/favor
• *echēte*: present subjunctive, active, 2nd person plural - you might have

Word Meanings

• *pepoithēsei*: confidence/trust/assurance
• *eboulomēn*: I was wishing/wanting/intending
• *elthein*: to come/go/arrive
• *proteron*: previously/formerly/first/earlier
• *charin*: grace/benefit/favor/blessing
• *echēte*: you might have/possess/experience

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  And in this confidence, I intended to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit;

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  And in this confidence was I mynded the other tyme to have come vnto you that ye myght have had yet one pleasure moare:

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  And in this confidence was I mynded the other tyme to come vnto you (that ye mighte haue yet another pleasure more)

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And in this confidence was I minded first to come vnto you, that ye might haue had a double grace,

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And in this confidence was I minded first to haue come vnto you, yt ye myght haue had one pleasure more:

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  In this confidence, I was determined to come first to you, that you might have a second benefit;

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And being certain of this, it was my purpose to come to you before, so that you might have a second grace;

• World English Bible (2000)

  In this confidence, I was determined to come first to you, that you might have a second benefit;

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  And with this confidence I intended to come to you first so that you would get a second opportunity to see us,

Referenced Verses

• 1 Cor 4:19 : 19 But I will come to you soon, if the Lord is willing, and I will find out not only what those who are arrogant are saying, but what power they have.
• Rom 1:11 : 11 For I long to see you, that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you—
• Rom 15:29 : 29 I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ's gospel.
• 1 Cor 11:34 : 34 If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give further instructions.
• 2 Cor 6:1 : 1 As workers together with Him, we also urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.
• Phil 1:25-26 : 25 Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that because of my coming to you again, your boasting in Christ Jesus may abound.