And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her an example, was minded to put her away privily.
2 Corinthians 1:15 - American Standard Version 2015 And in this confidence I was minded to come first unto you, that ye might have a second benefit; Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition It was with assurance of this that I wanted and planned to visit you first [of all], so that you might have a double favor and token of grace (goodwill). American Standard Version (1901) And in this confidence I was minded to come first unto you, that ye might have a second benefit; Common English Bible Because I was sure of this, I wanted to visit you first so that you could have a second opportunity to see me. Catholic Public Domain Version And with this confidence, I wanted to come to you sooner, so that you might have a second grace, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And in this confidence I had a mind to come to you before, that you might have a second grace: |
And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her an example, was minded to put her away privily.
For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
And I know that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of Christ.\par
If any man is hungry, let him eat at home; that your coming together be not unto judgment. And the rest will I set in order whensoever I come.\par
For I do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will; and I will know, not the word of them that are puffed up, but the power.
Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be a burden to you: for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
And working together {\i with him} we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain