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2 Corinthians 1

2 Corinthians 1:24

Paul’s Change of Plans · 2 Corinthians 1:12–24
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Translations

Modern
Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.
Traditional
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
Literal
Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you of joy; for in the faith you stand firm.
Latin
Included in 2 Corinthians 1:23

Original

Greek
English
Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.

Notes

2 Corinthians 1:23–2:2

God as my witness: This mild oath shows he is telling the truth (see 1 Samuel 12:5; 20:12; Job 16:19; compare Ruth 1:17; 1 Samuel 14:44; 2 Samuel 3:35; 1 Kings 2:23; Jeremiah 42:5). Paul changed his travel plans to avoid giving them a severe rebuke (2 Corinthians 1:23) and to prevent another painful visit (2:1).

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)

Glossary

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

Topics

Christian Minister: Duties of Faith by It Saints: Stand Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Joy of Paul and the Corinthians, Because the Excommunicated Member Repented Joy: Ministers should Promote, in Their People Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Standing firm