1 Corinthians 16:7

For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 16:7

BSB
For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
AKJV
For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
CPDV
For I am not willing to see you now only in passing, since I hope that I may remain with you for some length of time, if the Lord permits.
ERV
For I do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
NHEB
For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.
SMT
For I will not see you now in coming forward; but I hope to remain some time with you, if the Lord permit.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 16:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 16:7
Summary
Uncertain timing depending on divine will
Event
Expressing conditional intentions
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Epistle