New Revised Standard Version
Since I was sure of this, I wanted to come to you first, so that you might have a double favor;

Contemporary English Version
I was so sure of your pride in us that I had planned to visit you first of all. In this way you would have the blessing of two visits from me--

New American Bible
With this confidence I formerly intended to come to you so that you might receive a double favor,

Douay-Rheims Bible
And in this confidence I had a mind to come to you before, that you might have a second grace:

And in this confidence I had a mind to come to you before, that you might have a second grace:

in.

1 Corinthians 4:19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will: and will know, not the speech of them that are puffed up, but the power.

1 Corinthians 11:34 If any man be hungry, let him eat at home; that you come not together unto judgment. And the rest I will set in order, when I come.

that.

Romans 1:11 For I long to see you that I may impart unto you some spiritual grace, to strengthen you:

Romans 15:29 And I know that when I come to you I shall come in the abundance of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

Philippians 1:25,26 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all, for your furtherance and joy of faith: . . .

benefit.

2 Corinthians 6:1 And we helping do exhort you that you receive not the grace of God in vain.