2 Corinthians 1:12-17

2 Corinthians 1:12-17

[12] For  rejoicing  this,  the testimony  conscience,  that  in  simplicity  and  godly  sincerity,  not  with  fleshly  wisdom,  but  by  the grace  of God,  we have had our conversation  in  the world,  and  to  [13] For  we write  none  other things  than  what  ye read  or  acknowledge;  and  I trust  ye shall acknowledge  even  to  the end;  [14] As  also  ye have acknowledged  in  part,  that  rejoicing,  even as  also  in  the day  of the Lord  Jesus.  [15] And  confidence  I was minded  to come  unto  before,  that  ye might have  a second  benefit;  [16] And  to pass  by  into  Macedonia,  and  to come  again  out of  Macedonia  unto  and  of  to be brought on my way  toward  Judaea.  [17] therefore  minded,  did I use  lightness?  or  the things that  I purpose,  according  to the flesh,  that  with  yea  and  nay 

What does 2 Corinthians 1:12-17 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

In2Corinthians Paul was addressing a situation in which his own children in the faith doubted his sincerity and motives. Hebrews , too, had doubts about their commitment to Jesus Christ and to himself as the Lord"s apostle. Nevertheless Paul also voiced some strong convictions in this epistle and sought to move his doubting readers to a condition of greater faith. This section of the epistle introduces this tension.
"Part of the achievement of effective communicators lies in their persuading their audiences that stepping-stones (warrants) do exist by which they can move from doubt to conviction." [1]