2 Corinthians 1:15

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;

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

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

1 Cor 4:19 : 19 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.
Rom 1:11 : 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
Rom 15:29 : 29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
1 Cor 11:34 : 34 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.
2 Cor 6:1 : 1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
Phil 1:25-26 : 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

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