2 Corinthians 1:23

Why Paul Postponed His Visit

1:23 Now I appeal to God as my witness, ¹  that to spare ²  you I did not come again to Corinth. ³ 

2 Corinthians 12:8

12:8 I asked the Lord three times about this, that it would depart from me.

2 Corinthians 6:8

6:8 through glory and dishonor, through slander and praise; regarded as impostors, ⁴  and yet true;

2 Corinthians 11:1

Paul and His Opponents

11:1 I wish that you would be patient with me in a little foolishness, but indeed you are being patient with me!

2 Corinthians 6:2

6:2 For he says, “I heard you at the acceptable time, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” ⁵  Look, now is the acceptable time; look, now is the day of salvation!

[1:23]  ¹ tn Grk “I call upon God as witness against my soul.” Normally this implies an appeal for help (L&N 33.176).

[1:23]  ² tn Here φειδόμενος (feidomeno") has been translated as a telic participle.

[1:23]  ³ sn Paul had promised to come again to visit (see 2 Cor 1:15, 24) but explains here why he had changed his plans.

[6:8]  ⁴ tn Or “regarded as deceivers.”

[6:2]  ⁷ sn A quotation from Isa 49:8.