2 Corinthians 13:1 - Exposition

This is the third time I am coming to you . I have thrice formed the intention, though the second time I had to forego my plan ( 2 Corinthians 1:15-17 ). In the mouth of two or three witnesses. The quotation is from Deuteronomy 19:15 . It has been explained as a reference to examinations which he intended to hold on his arrival at Corinth. It is much more probable that St. Paul is representing his separate visits as separate attestations to the truths which he preaches.