1 Corinthians 16:7
For it is not my desire to see you now, on my way; because it is my hope to be with you for some time, if that is the Lord's pleasure.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
In Context
8But I will be at Ephesus till Pentecost;
Cross References
Jeremiah 10:23O Lord, I am conscious that a man's way is not in himself: man has no power of guiding his steps.
Romans 1:10And that I am ever making prayers that God will give me a good journey to you.
2 Corinthians 1:15And being certain of this, it was my purpose to come to you before, so that you might have a second grace;
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 16:6-10
Paul Promises to Visit Corinth. ( a. d. 57.) 5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. 6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go. 7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. 8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. 9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. In this passage the apostle… Read the whole commentary →