# General Information: Paul wrote at least 3 letters to the Corinthians. Only 2 letters to Corinth are recorded in the Bible. # Connecting Statement: Paul explains his sincere expectation with pure motives to come see the believers in Corinth after his first letter. # Because I was confident about this The word "this" refers to Paul's previous comments about the Corinthians. # you might receive the benefit of two visits "you might benefit from me visiting you twice"