In this confidence I planned to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit:
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man and not willing to make her a public example, had in mind to divorce her privately.
For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be strengthened.
and I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
If anyone hungers, let him eat at home, so that you may not come together into condemnation. I will set the rest in order when I come.
For I do not wish to see you now in passing. Instead, I trust to remain a while with you, if the Lord permits.
But I will come to you shortly if the Lord wills. And I will know not only what those who are arrogant are saying, but also their power.
I am ready to come to you this third time. And I will not be burdensome to you, for I do not seek what is yours but only you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
As workers together with God, we ask you not to receive the grace of God in vain.