2 Corinthians 1:17

Translations

Modern

When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”?

Traditional

When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?

Literal

Therefore, purposing this, then, did I use lightness? Or do I purpose what I purpose according to flesh, so that with me it may be “Yes, yes” and “No, no”?

Latin

Cum ergo hoc voluissem, numquid levitate usus sum? aut quæ cogito, secundum carnem cogito, ut sit apud me Est et Non?

Original

Greek

English

When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”?

Notes

2 Corinthians 1:17

People criticized Paul for not making decisions and breaking his promise. Paul protested with anger.

2 Corinthians 1:15–2:2

Paul had changed his travel plan. In 1 Corinthians 16:5, he hoped to visit Corinth after going through Macedonia. He had promised to visit Corinth earlier (perhaps in his “severe letter,” 2 Corinthians 7:8) on his way north. Now, he had to return to the original plan, and the earlier visit, which would have brought a double blessing, would not happen after all.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

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2 Corinthians 10:2–3
I beg you that when I come I may not need to be as bold as I expect toward those who presume that we live according to the flesh.
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John 8:15
You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one.
Jeremiah 23:32
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…to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,
Galatians 2:2
I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Second Letter to the Corinthians

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Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul

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