In this confidence, I was determined to come first to you, that you might have a second benefit;
Parallel translations
- KJV And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;
- BSB Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.
- NKJV And in this confidence I intended to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit—
- NASB In this confidence I intended at first to come to you, so that you might twice receive a blessing;
- NLT Since I was so sure of your understanding and trust, I wanted to give you a double blessing by visiting you twice—
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Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Rom 1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end that you may be established;
- Rom 15:29I know that, when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of the Good News of Christ.
- 1 Cor 4:19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing. And I will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power.
- 1 Cor 11:34But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest your coming together be for judgment. The rest I will set in order whenever I come.
- 2 Cor 6:1Working together, we entreat also that you not receive the grace of God in vain,
- Phil 1:25–26Having this confidence, I know that I will remain, yes, and remain with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith,
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