2 Corinthians 1:15In this confidence, I was determined to come first to you, that you might have a second benefit;
The setting
Ephesus, ~55 AD. Paul explains his original plan to visit Corinth twice, bringing double blessing to the church...
The emotion here: eager to reconnect but defensive about changed plans
The original word
charis (χάρις) — grace, favor, or benefit; here meaning spiritual blessing through apostolic presence
Why it matters
Ancient travel was dangerous and expensive, making multiple visits a significant sacrifice
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Corinthians 1:15
'Second benefit' means Paul wanted to visit them twice, not that this was attempt number two
Common misconceptionPeople think Paul is making excuses, but he's actually explaining that his original plan was to bless them MORE, not less, than they expected.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Corinthians 1:15
Bible Genome reading
2 Corinthians 1:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Corinthians 1:15 comes from the book of 2 Corinthians, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the letter genre of biblical literature. Key themes include planning, benefit. Notable phrases: in this confidence; second benefit.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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