2 Corinthians 2:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. ”

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in (a) heaviness. (a) Causing grief among you, which he would have done if he had come to them before they had repented.
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:23 to 2 Corinthians 2:4 . Paul now states the real and sufficient reason for his apparent vacillation. He had already paid a visit to Corinth ( cf . 2 Corinthians 13:2 ) which had...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

determined . judged, or decided. Greek. krino . App-122. that. would not cot to. not . Greek. me . App-105. to . unto. Greek. pros . App-104. in. Greek. en . App-104. heaviness . sor...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 But I had determined Whoever it was that divided the chapters, made here a foolish division. For now at length the Apostle explains, in what manner he had spared them. “I had determined...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. But I determined this - The apostle continues to give farther reasons why he did not visit them at the proposed tim...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For—I would not come again, &c.— "I purposed in myself, it is true, to come to you again; but I resolved too that it should be without bringing sorrow with me." That this is the meaning of this...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. With myself - rather, 'for myself' to spare myself pain: in contrast to "you" ( 2 Corinthians 1:23 : cf. 2...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

(b) 2:8-13. The Object and Results of the severe Letter The Apostle reminds them that to produce this godly sorrow was the object of the letter he wrote before. He then speaks of one man who has...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

II. (1) But I determined this with myself. — Better, I determined for myself. The chapter division is here obviously wrong, and interrupts the sequence of thought. St. Paul continues his expla...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 5 A PASTOR'S HEART. 2 Corinthians 1:23-24 ; 2 Corinthians 2:1-4 (R.V) WHEN Paul came to the end of the paragraph in which he defends himself from the charge of levity and untrustwort...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Tender-hearted and Forgiving 2 Corinthians 1:23-24 ; 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 In these opening words Paul evidently refers to the sin mentioned in 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 . His judgment had been str...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

What a remarkable light is thrown on his first letter by his declaration that he wrote it "out of much affliction and anguish of heart," and "with many tears." Referring thus to his first letter, Pau...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS The Apostle prosecutes the Subject of his Epistle in this Chapter. Very blessedly he speaks the inmost Feelings of his Soul, and finds cause to bless God, for causing him always to triumph...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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, whi...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. Ver. 1. That I would not come again ] Ille dolet quoties cogitur esse ferox. It goes as much against the hear...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But I , &c. The apostle proceeds with his apology, begun in the preceding chapter, for delaying his visit to the Corinthians, and signifies that he had deferred it because he had determined with...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

These first few verses are a continuation of chapter 1. Paul had purposed that he would not come to the Corinthians "in heaviness," and for this reason delayed his visit. For his First Epistle was su...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Paul Expresses His Affection. A. D. 57. 1 But I determined this with myself, that I would not...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 2 2 Corinthians 2:1-5 Paul, having shown a motive of tenderness for not coming to Corinth, as also for writing his former Epistle, 2 Corinthians 2:6-9 declareth himself...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘But I determined this for myself, that I would not come again to you with sorrow. For if I make you sorry, who then is he who makes me glad but he who is made sorry by me? And I wrote this very thin...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES ( N.B .— The paragraph really begins at 2 Corinthians 1:23 .) 2 Corinthians 1:1 . Determined .—As in 1 Corinthians 2:2 . For myself .—So R.V., meaning, “For my own sake as we...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 1:1 . Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: Paul is...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 2:1 . But I determined that I would not come again to you in heaviness; but rather wait till the late scandal should subside. The offender, a man no doubt much known in the city, had...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Continuation of his reasons for not coming to them direct from Ephesus ( 2 Corinthians 2:1-47 ). Their treatment of the incestuous offender ( 2 Corinthians 2:5-47 ). His thankfulness...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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

1 Corinthians 2:2 ; 1 Corinthians 4:21 ; 1 Corinthians 5:3 ; 2 Corinthians 1:15-17 ; 2 Corinthians 1:23 ; 2 Corinthians 12:20 ; 2 Corinthians 12:21 ; 2 Corinthians 13:10 ; 2 Corinthians 2:4...
2 Corinthians 2:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

In grief — Either on account of the particular offender, or of the church in general.

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 2:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 2:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 2:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 2:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes