In 1.15-22: Paul's change of plans.
In verse 15: Double favor refers to Paul's two planned visits.
In verse 16: The route implied is Ephesus, Corinth (in Achaia), Macedonia (probably Thessalonica or Philippi), Corinth, Judea (1 Cor 16.5-8).
The trip of Judea would be to deliver the collection for poor Christians in Jerusalem (Rom 15,25-26).
In verses 17-20: To identify Christ as God's "yes" reflects the conviction that God's promises have been fulfilled in him (Gal 3.14-16; Rom 15.8).
In verses 21-22: His Spirit may be Christ's Spirit (Rom 8.9).
First installment is a commercial term "down payment," a gesture of good faith indicating the balance will follow (Rom 5.5; 8.23).
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