Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. New Living Translation This time I don’t want to make just a short visit and then go right on. I want to come and stay awhile, if the Lord will let me. English Standard Version For I do not want to see you now just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. Berean Standard Bible For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. Berean Literal Bible For I do not want to see you now in passing; for I hope to remain a certain time with you, if the Lord permits. King James Bible For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. New King James Version For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. New American Standard Bible For I do not want to see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits. NASB 1995 For I do not wish to see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits. NASB 1977 For I do not wish to see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits. Legacy Standard Bible For I do not wish to see you now just in passing, for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits. Amplified Bible For I do not wish to see you right now just in passing, but I hope to remain with you for some time [later on], if the Lord permits. Christian Standard Bible I don’t want to see you now just in passing, since I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows. Holman Christian Standard Bible I don’t want to see you now just in passing, for I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version If the Lord lets me, I would rather come later for a longer visit than to stop off now for only a short visit. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Right now all I could do is visit you briefly, but if the Lord lets me, I hope to spend some time with you. Good News Translation I want to see you more than just briefly in passing; I hope to spend quite a long time with you, if the Lord allows. International Standard Version I do not want to visit with you now just in passing, because I hope to spend a longer time with you if the Lord permits. NET Bible For I do not want to see you now in passing, since I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows. New Heart English Bible For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. Webster's Bible Translation For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. Weymouth New Testament For I do not wish to see you on this occasion merely in passing; but if the Lord permits, I hope to remain some time with you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. World English Bible For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor I do not wish to see you now in the passing, but I hope to remain a certain time with you, if the LORD may permit; Berean Literal Bible For I do not want to see you now in passing; for I hope to remain a certain time with you, if the Lord permits. Young's Literal Translation for I do not wish to see you now in the passing, but I hope to remain a certain time with you, if the Lord may permit; Smith's Literal Translation For I will not see you now in coming forward; but I hope to remain some time with you, if the Lord permit. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor I will not see you now by the way, for I trust that I shall abide with you some time, if the Lord permit. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible For I do not wish to see you now just in passing, but I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. New Revised Standard Version I do not want to see you now just in passing, for I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor I do not want to see you now just as a wayfarer; because I trust to tarry for a time with you, if my LORD permit me. Aramaic Bible in Plain English I do not wish to see you now as I pass by the way, for I hope to tarry for a time with you, if my Lord allows me, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor I do not wish to see you now in passing; for I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permit. Godbey New Testament For I do not wish merely to see you in my journey; for I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord may permit. Haweis New Testament For I will not see you now in passing, but I hope to remain some considerable time with you if the Lord permit. Mace New Testament for I do not design to see you in my passage thither, yet I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permit. Weymouth New Testament For I do not wish to see you on this occasion merely in passing; but if the Lord permits, I hope to remain some time with you. Worrell New Testament For I do not wish to see you now in passing; for I hope to remain sometime with you, if the Lord permit. Worsley New Testament For I do not intend to see you now in my way, as I hope to stay some time with you, if the Lord permit. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Travel Plans…6Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. 7For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. 8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,… Cross References Acts 18:21 But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus. James 4:15 Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” Romans 1:10 in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you. 2 Corinthians 1:15-17 Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing. / I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea. / When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”? Acts 19:21 After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.” Romans 15:22-24 That is why I have often been hindered from coming to you. / But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you, / I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey. Philippians 2:24 And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon. Acts 20:16 Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost. 1 Thessalonians 2:17-18 Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense. / For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us. Acts 16:6-7 After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia. / And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them. Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. Jeremiah 10:23 I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps. Psalm 37:23 The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. Psalm 127:1 A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain. Treasury of Scripture For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. if. 1 Corinthians 4:19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power. Proverbs 19:21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. Jeremiah 10:23 O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. Jump to Previous Desire Hope Lord's Merely Occasion Passing Permit Permits Pleasure Spend Tarry Time Trust Want Way WishJump to Next Desire Hope Lord's Merely Occasion Passing Permit Permits Pleasure Spend Tarry Time Trust Want Way Wish1 Corinthians 16 1. He exhorts them to a collection for the brothers at Jerusalem.10. Commends Timothy; 13. and after friendly admonitions, 16. concludes his epistle with various salutations. For I do not want to see you now only in passing; Paul expresses a desire for a meaningful visit with the Corinthians, rather than a brief or superficial one. This reflects his pastoral concern and commitment to the spiritual well-being of the church in Corinth. The phrase indicates Paul's intention to invest time and effort into nurturing the community, which was facing various issues such as divisions and moral challenges. This desire for a deeper connection is consistent with Paul's approach in other letters, where he emphasizes the importance of personal presence and teaching (e.g., Romans 1:11-12). I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe apostle who authored the letter to the Corinthians, expressing his desire to spend quality time with the believers in Corinth. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its commerce and diverse population, where Paul established a church during his missionary journeys. 3. The Lord Referring to God, whose will Paul seeks in planning his visit, demonstrating submission to divine guidance. Teaching Points Submission to God's WillPaul exemplifies a life submitted to God's will, reminding us to seek divine guidance in our plans and decisions. Value of Fellowship Paul's desire to spend quality time with the Corinthians underscores the importance of deep, meaningful fellowship within the body of Christ. Intentional Relationships Rather than a fleeting visit, Paul aims for a substantial stay, teaching us to invest time and effort into our relationships with fellow believers. Flexibility in Ministry Paul's openness to God's leading encourages us to remain flexible and adaptable in our ministry efforts, trusting God's timing and direction. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 16:7?2. Why does Paul desire to "stay with you for a while" in Corinth? 3. How can we prioritize fellowship as Paul intended in 1 Corinthians 16:7? 4. What does Paul's travel plan reveal about God's timing and our patience? 5. How does Paul's approach in 1 Corinthians 16:7 connect with Proverbs 16:9? 6. How can we apply Paul's intentionality in relationships to our church community? 7. Why did Paul express his desire to visit the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 16:7? 8. How does 1 Corinthians 16:7 reflect Paul's relationship with the Corinthian church? 9. What does 1 Corinthians 16:7 reveal about early Christian travel and communication? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 16? 11. How do opposites reveal deeper truths in scripture? 12. What does 'life is a vapor' mean? 13. What does 'If the Lord wills' mean? 14. What does "If the Lord wills" mean? What Does 1 Corinthians 16:7 Mean For I do not want to see you now only in passingPaul refuses to settle for a fleeting, drive-by visit. He wants fellowship that is personal and transformational. • His shepherd’s heart longs for more than a quick greeting; he wants genuine connection, much like he voiced elsewhere: “We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our own lives as well” (1 Thessalonians 2:8). • A hurried stop would not allow him to address the church’s doctrinal and relational issues. He would rather wait until he can invest adequate time, reflecting the pattern of focused ministry we see in Acts 18:11, where he “stayed for a year and a half, teaching the word of God.” • The desire for face-to-face joy echoes 2 John 12: “I hope to come to you and speak face to face, so that our joy may be complete.” I hope to spend some time with you Paul’s hope involves deliberate, extended ministry, not vague optimism. • He aims to “impart… some spiritual gift to strengthen” them, producing mutual encouragement (Romans 1:11-12). • The phrase hints at strategic, purposeful discipleship: “For three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears” (Acts 20:31). • Repeated plans to return show consistency: “See, I am ready to come to you for the third time” (2 Corinthians 12:14). True love for the body of Christ invests time. if the Lord permits Every plan bows to God’s sovereign will. • James 4:15 instructs, “Instead, you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.’” Paul lives that out, holding his itinerary loosely. • Proverbs 16:9 affirms, “A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” • He regularly phrases future intentions this way: “I will come back to you if God is willing” (Acts 18:21) and “I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing” (1 Corinthians 4:19). Dependence on divine permission keeps human plans humble and obedient. summary 1 Corinthians 16:7 reveals Paul’s pastoral love, desire for substantive fellowship, and complete submission to God’s sovereignty. He will not rush through Corinth; he wants to linger long enough to build up the believers—yet only if the Lord opens the way. The verse calls today’s disciples to pursue deep, time-rich relationships in the church while holding every plan under the Lord’s wise authority. (7) For I will not see you now by the way.--Here again is a reference to his changed intention. (See 1Corinthians 16:5.)Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. I do not want θέλω (thelō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. to see ἰδεῖν (idein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. now ἄρτι (arti) Adverb Strong's 737: Now, just now, at this moment. Adverb from a derivative of airo through the idea of suspension; just now. [only] in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. passing; παρόδῳ (parodō) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3938: A passing by or through. From para and hodos; a by-road, i.e. a route. I hope ἐλπίζω (elpizō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1679: To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide. to spend ἐπιμεῖναι (epimeinai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 1961: (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain. some τινὰ (tina) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. time χρόνον (chronon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5550: A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay. with πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. permits. ἐπιτρέψῃ (epitrepsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2010: To turn to, commit, entrust; I allow, yield, permit. From epi and the base of trope; to turn over, i.e. Allow. Links 1 Corinthians 16:7 NIV1 Corinthians 16:7 NLT 1 Corinthians 16:7 ESV 1 Corinthians 16:7 NASB 1 Corinthians 16:7 KJV 1 Corinthians 16:7 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 16:7 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 16:7 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 16:7 French Bible 1 Corinthians 16:7 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 16:7 For I do not wish to see (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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