2 Corinthians 12:14

“Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you, etc..] Not that he had been twice at Corinth, and was now about to come a third time; for as yet he had been but once there, when he first preached to them, was the means of their conversion, and settled them in a church state; he had promised them to come a second time, but as yet was prevented; (see <461605>1 Corinthians 16:5, <470115>2 Corinthians 1:15), and now a third time he had purposed it in his mind, and had prepared for it, and was just ready to come unto them; when he assures them he had not altered his mind, nor should he change his conduct, but steer the same course he had: and I will not be burdensome to you; he signifies he…”

“the third time--See Introduction to the first Epistle. His second visit was probably a short one (Co1 16:7), and attended with humiliation through the scandalous conduct of some of his converts (compare Co2 12:21; Co2 2:1). It was probably paid during his three years' sojourn at Ephesus, from which he could pass so readily by sea to Corinth (compare Co2 1:15-16; Co2 13:1-2). The context here implies nothing of a third preparation to come; but, "I am coming, and the third time, and will not burden you this time any more than I did at my two previous visits" [ALFORD]. not yours, but you-- (Phi 4:17). children . . . parents--Paul was their spiritual father (Co1 4:14-15). He does not, therefore,…”

“Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you - That is, this is the third time that I have purposed to come and see you, and have made preparation for it. He does not mean that he had been twice with them and was now coming the third time, but that he had twice before intended to go and had been disappointed; see 1 Corinthians 16:5; 2 Corinthians 1:15-16. His purpose had been to visit them on his way to Macedonia and again on his return from Macedonia. He had now formed a third resolution, which he had a prospect of carrying into execution. And I will not be burdensome to you - I resolve still, as I have done before, not to receive a compensation that shall be oppressive to you, see the…”

“The third time - Having been disappointed twice. I seek not yours - Your goods. But you - Your souls. 2 Corinthians 12:15”

“12:14-15 the third time: Paul’s first visit was his initial evangelism at Corinth (Acts 18:1-18); the second was the unscheduled “painful visit” (2 Cor 2:1). Paul contemplates what he hopes will be a happier visit, but there is still some suspicion and a need to clear the air. • I will not be a burden: Paul did not want their money but rather that they would fully accept his authority. That is why he would gladly spend himself for them rather than accept payment from them.”

“the third: That is, the third time I have purposed to visit you. See the parallel passages. Co2 1:15, Co2 13:1; Co1 4:19, Co1 11:34, Co1 16:5 for I: Pro 11:30; Act 20:33; Co1 10:33; Phi 4:1, Phi 4:17; Th1 2:5, Th1 2:6, Th1 2:8, Th1 2:19, Th1 2:20; Pe1 5:2-4 for the: Gen 24:35, Gen 24:36, Gen 31:14, Gen 31:15; Pro 13:22, Pro 19:14; Co1 4:14, Co1 4:15; Th1 2:11 2 Corinthians 12:15”