15. And in this confidence I purposed to come to you before, that ye might have a second benefit;
16. And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again from Macedonia to you, and by you to be brought on my way towards Judea.
17. When I therefore was thus minded, did I use levity? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea, yea, and nay, nay?
18. But as God is true, our word towards you was not yea and nay.
19. For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me, and Silvanus, and Timothy, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.
20. For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, to the glory of God by us.
21. Now he who establisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
22. Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the spirit in our hearts.
23. Moreover, I call God for a witness upon my soul, that to spare you I have not as yet come to Corinth.
24. Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.