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2 Corinthians 2:1

2 Corinthians 2:1
But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But I determined with myself,.... The apostle having removed the charge of levity and inconstancy brought against him, goes on to excuse his delay in coming to them, and to soften the severity, which…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But I determined this with myself - I made up my mind on this point; I formed this resolution in regard to my course. That I would not come again to you in heaviness - In grief (ἐνη λύπ enē lup).…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

But I determined this - The apostle continues to give farther reasons why he did not visit them at the proposed time. Because of the scandals that were among them he could not see them comfortably;…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 2:1-4

In these verses, 1. The apostle proceeds in giving an account of the reason why he did not come to Corinth, as was expected; namely, because he was unwilling to grieve them, or be grieved by them, Co2…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

St Paul's only Object the Spiritual Advancement of his Converts

1. But I determined this with myself St Paul now further vindicates his consistency. Not only did he stay away from Corinth to spare…