2Co 1:15. Τάντῃ, in this) of which 2Co 1:12 treats at the beginning.-πρότερον, before) We have frequent mention of this intention in the former epistle; it is construed with I was minded.-δευτέραν χάριν, a second benefit) They had had their first benefit [exhibited by Divine help; 2Co 1:12] at the first visit of Paul: comp. thy first love, Rev 2:4. He had designed a second benefit for them at his second visit. Grace is in itself one; but in being had [in the having of it], there is a first, second grace, etc.: comp. Joh 1:16. [Of His fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.]