2 Corinthians 1:15
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;”
ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
χάρις
grace
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χάρις
Grace, favour, gift, charm. Charis. By grace you have been saved through faith. Grace is God giving what we do not deserve. It is His nature expressed toward those who need Him.
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οὗτος
with this
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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ἔχω
you may have
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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ἔρχομαι
to come
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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βούλομαι
I was planning
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βούλομαι
To be willing. God is not willing that any should perish. His will is always toward life and salvation.
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δεύτερος
secondly
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δεύτερος
(ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
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πρότερος
previously
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πρότερος
prior or previous
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πεποίθησις
confidence
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πεποίθησις
reliance
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