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<a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And possibly I will stay with you, or even I will winter, so that you may equip me, wherever I may go. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">New King James Version</a> And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey, wherever I go. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I go. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and perhaps I shall stay with you, or even spend the winter, that you may send me on my way wherever I may go. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> but it may be that I will stay with you [for a while], or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way to wherever I may go afterward. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and perhaps I will remain with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I go. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and perhaps I will remain with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I go. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> but with you it may be that I shall abide, or even winter, that ye may set me forward on my journey whithersoever I go. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and visit with you for a while. I may even stay all winter, so that you can help me on my way to wherever I will be going next. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> but with you it may be that I shall abide, or even winter, that ye may set me forward on my journey whithersoever I go. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I'll probably stay with you. I might even spend the winter. Then you can give me your support as I travel, wherever I decide to go. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> I shall probably spend some time with you, perhaps the whole winter, and then you can help me to continue my trip, wherever it is I shall go next. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> and will probably stay with you for a while or even spend the winter with you. Then you can send me on my way, wherever I decide to go. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/16.htm">NET Bible</a> and perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so that you can send me on my journey, wherever I go. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But with you it may be that I will stay, or even winter, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it may be that I shall abide, and even winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and I shall make some stay with you perhaps, or even spend the winter with you, in order that you may help me forward, whichever way I travel.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/16.htm">World English Bible</a> But with you it may be that I will stay with you, or even winter with you, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and with you, it may be, I will abide, or even winter, that you may send me forward wherever I go, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And possibly I will stay with you, or even I will winter, so that you may equip me, wherever I may go. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and with you, it may be, I will abide, or even winter, that ye may send me forward whithersoever I go, <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And perhaps with you I shall abide, or also pass the winter, that ye might send me forward wherever I go.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And with you perhaps I shall abide, or even spend the winter: that you may bring me on my way whithersoever I shall go. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And perhaps I will stay with you, and even spend the winter, so that you may lead me on my way, whenever I depart. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Bible</a> and perhaps I shall stay or even spend the winter with you, so that you may send me on my way wherever I may go. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way, wherever I go.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And perhaps I will remain some time with you, or pass the winter with you, so that you may escort me withersoever I go. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And perhaps I shall remain with you or winter with you, that you may accompany me wherever I go.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and perhaps I may abide with you, or even spend the winter, that you may conduct me on my way to whatever place I may go. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and perhaps I may abide with you, and even spend the winter with you, in order that you may send me forward whithersoever I may go. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and perhaps I shall abide with you, yea and winter with you, that you may send me forward whithersoever I go. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> pass thro' Macedonia) and perhaps I shall make some stay, if not pass the winter with you, that you may forward me on my journey, wherever I go. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and I shall make some stay with you perhaps, or even spend the winter with you, in order that you may help me forward, whichever way I travel. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and it may be that I will remain, or even winter with you, that you may send me forward, wherever I may go. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And perhaps I shall stay a while, or even pass the winter with you; that ye may forward me on my journey, whithersoever I go. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3774" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Paul's Travel Plans</a> 5After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia. 6<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5177.htm" title="5177: tychon (V-APA-ANS) -- (a) gen: I obtain, (b) absol: I chance, happen; ordinary, everyday, it may chance, perhaps. ">Perhaps</a> <a href="/greek/3887.htm" title="3887: paramenō (V-FIA-1S) -- To remain by, abide with; met: I persevere in. From para and meno; to stay near, i.e. Remain.">I will stay</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">with</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you awhile,</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">or</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">even</a> <a href="/greek/3914.htm" title="3914: paracheimasō (V-FIA-1S) -- To pass the winter. From para and cheimazo; to winter near, i.e. Stay with over the rainy season.">spend the winter,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/4311.htm" title="4311: propempsēte (V-ASA-2P) -- To send forward, accompany, equip for a journey. From pro and pempo; to send forward, i.e. Escort or aid in travel.">can help</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me on my journey,</a> <a href="/greek/3757.htm" title="3757: hou (Adv) -- Where, whither, when, in what place. Genitive case of hos as adverb; at which place, i.e. Where.">wherever</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuōmai (V-PSM/P-1S) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">I go.</a> 7For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/18-11.htm">Acts 18:11</a> So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching the word of God among the Corinthians. <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21-22</a> 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.” / He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia. <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Romans 15:24</a> 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. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">2 Corinthians 1:15-16</a> 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. <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Acts 20:1-3</a> When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. / After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, / where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. <a href="/acts/16-9.htm">Acts 16:9-10</a> During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. <a href="/romans/1-10.htm">Romans 1:10-13</a> in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you. / For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, / that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17-18</a> 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. <a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Acts 15:36</a> Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.” <a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Acts 18:23</a> After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples. <a href="/acts/20-6.htm">Acts 20:6</a> And after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we sailed from Philippi, and five days later we rejoined them in Troas, where we stayed seven days. <a href="/acts/21-4.htm">Acts 21:4</a> We sought out the disciples in Tyre and stayed with them seven days. Through the Spirit they kept telling Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30</a> Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. <a href="/philippians/2-24.htm">Philippians 2:24</a> And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon. <a href="/james/4-13.htm">James 4:13-15</a> Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.” / You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. / Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it may be that I will abide, yes, and winter with you, that you may bring me on my journey wherever I go.winter.<a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Acts 27:12</a> And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.<a href="/acts/28-11.htm">Acts 28:11</a> And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux.<a href="/titus/3-12.htm">Titus 3:12</a> When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.that ye.<a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3</a> And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.<a href="/acts/17-15.htm">Acts 17:15</a> And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.<a href="/acts/20-38.htm">Acts 20:38</a> Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/13-13.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Awhile</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-4.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-37.htm">Perhaps</a> <a href="/romans/9-28.htm">Speed</a> <a href="/acts/28-14.htm">Spend</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-8.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Travel</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-49.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/17-37.htm">Wheresoever</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-2.htm">Wherever</a> <a href="/acts/7-7.htm">Whichever</a> <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Whithersoever</a> <a href="/acts/28-11.htm">Winter</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/3-10.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/genesis/47-4.htm">Awhile</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-11.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-11.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-11.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-9.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-7.htm">Perhaps</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-11.htm">Speed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-7.htm">Spend</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-7.htm">Time</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">Travel</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-7.htm">Way</a> <a href="/revelation/14-4.htm">Wheresoever</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-10.htm">Wherever</a> <a href="/james/3-4.htm">Whichever</a> <a href="/james/3-4.htm">Whithersoever</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-21.htm">Winter</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 16</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">He exhorts them to a collection for the brothers at Jerusalem.</a> 10. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Commends Timothy;</a> 13. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">and after friendly admonitions,</a> 16. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">concludes his epistle with various salutations.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Perhaps I will stay with you awhile Paul expresses a tentative plan, indicating his desire to spend time with the Corinthian church. This reflects his pastoral care and commitment to nurturing the spiritual growth of the believers. The use of "perhaps" suggests flexibility and reliance on God's guidance, a theme consistent with <a href="/james/4-13.htm">James 4:13-15</a>, where believers are encouraged to submit their plans to the Lord's will. Paul's itinerant ministry required adaptability, as seen throughout Acts, where the Holy Spirit often directed his travels.or even spend the winter Winter travel in the ancient Mediterranean was perilous due to weather conditions, making it common for travelers to settle in one place during this season. This practical consideration highlights Paul's wisdom and understanding of the times. The mention of winter also suggests a longer stay, allowing for deeper teaching and fellowship. This aligns with <a href="/acts/20-31.htm">Acts 20:31</a>, where Paul reminds the Ephesian elders of his three-year ministry among them, emphasizing the importance of prolonged discipleship.so that you can help me on my journey Paul often relied on the support of local churches for his missionary journeys, both in prayer and material assistance. This reflects the early church's communal nature, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>, where believers shared resources. The Corinthian church's involvement in Paul's mission underscores the interconnectedness of the body of Christ, as described in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>, where each member plays a vital role in the mission of the church.wherever I go Paul's open-ended statement indicates his readiness to follow God's leading without a fixed destination. This mirrors the call of Abraham in <a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1</a>, who was asked to go to a land God would show him, demonstrating faith and obedience. Paul's missionary journeys, recorded in Acts, were marked by divine direction, as seen in <a href="/acts/16-6.htm">Acts 16:6-10</a>, where the Holy Spirit guided him to Macedonia. This phrase encapsulates the essence of a life surrendered to God's purposes, trusting Him for guidance and provision.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to the Corinthians. He is planning his travels and expressing his desire to spend time with the Corinthian church. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece where the church Paul is addressing is located. It was known for its commerce and diverse population. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_journey.htm">Paul's Journey</a> Refers to Paul's missionary travels to spread the Gospel and strengthen the early Christian communities.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_fellowship_and_support.htm">The Importance of Fellowship and Support</a> Paul’s desire to stay with the Corinthians underscores the value of Christian fellowship and mutual support. Believers are called to support one another in their spiritual journeys. <a href="/topical/f/flexibility_in_ministry_plans.htm">Flexibility in Ministry Plans</a> Paul’s use of "perhaps" and "wherever I go" shows his openness to God’s leading. Christians should remain flexible and sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s guidance in their plans. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church_in_missionary_work.htm">The Role of the Church in Missionary Work</a> The Corinthian church is invited to participate in Paul’s mission. This highlights the collective responsibility of the church to support missionary efforts, both locally and globally. <a href="/topical/w/wintering_in_corinth.htm">Wintering in Corinth</a> Paul’s mention of spending the winter suggests strategic planning in ministry. It reminds believers to consider practical aspects when planning for ministry work.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 16</a> <a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_16_and_2_sam_6_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16 differ from 2 Samuel 6 in describing the Ark's journey and the people's offerings?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_paul's_plans_conflict_with_acts.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5–6 – Why do Paul’s stated travel plans seem to conflict with the timelines and routes suggested by Acts?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_paul's_plans_in_corinthians_differ_from_acts.htm">In 2 Corinthians 1:15-17, Paul explains changes to his travel plans--why do these details seem at odds with the account in Acts, suggesting possible inconsistencies?</a> <a href="/q/how_are_believers_god's_temple_without_proof.htm">In 2 Corinthians 6:16, how can the believers be the temple of God without any tangible, verifiable sign beyond personal conviction?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) And it may be that I will abide . . .--His former plan had involved but a brief visit to the Church at Corinth, but the arrangement which he now contemplated would permit of a longer stay, and so he adds, with affectionate emphasis, "that you may send me on my journey." Whither he would go from Corinth he had not yet determined; and, indeed, it was subsequently determined for him by a conspiracy against him, which was fortunately discovered in time (<a href="/acts/20-3.htm" title="And there stayed three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.">Acts 20:3</a>). He remained three mouths at Corinth, during winter, and, as that brought him to a time of year when a voyage would be safe, he resolved to sail into Syria. The conspiracy of the Jews caused this plan to be abandoned, and a different course, through Troas, &c., adopted. (See <a href="/acts/20-6.htm" title="And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came to them to Troas in five days; where we stayed seven days.">Acts 20:6</a>; <a href="/acts/20-13.htm" title="And we went before to ship, and sailed to Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot.">Acts 20:13</a>; <a href="/acts/20-17.htm" title="And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.">Acts 20:17</a>.) The phrase "that ye may send me on" implies not merely that Corinth should be the starting-point of his journey to Jerusalem, but that he should set out on that journey with the good wishes and blessing of his Corinthian friends (as in <a href="/acts/20-38.htm" title="Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.">Acts 20:38</a>; <a href="/acts/21-5.htm" title="And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.">Acts 21:5</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Yea, and winter with you. This he did (<a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Acts 20:3-6</a>). That ye may bring me on my journey. The "ye" is emphatic. The acceptance of this favour at their hands was a proof of affection. It was the custom in ancient days to accompany a departing guest for a short distance (<a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Romans 15:24</a>; <a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3</a>; <a href="/acts/17-15.htm">Acts 17:15</a>). Whithersoever I go. St. Paul well knew that some uncertainty must attach to his plans. As it was, he had to change his plan at the last moment. He had meant to sail from Corinth, but, owing to a plot to assassinate him, he was obliged to go overland round by Macedonia (<a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Acts 20:3</a>). Ver. 7 - For I will not see you now by the way; rather, I do not wish to pay you a cursory visit now, as I had originally meant to do. If the Lord permit. The Christians made a rule of adding these phrases in sign of dependence upon God (<a href="/2_corinthians/4.htm">2 Corinthians 4</a>:19; <a href="/acts/18-1.htm">Acts 18:1</a>; <a href="/james/4-15.htm">James 4:15</a>; <a href="/hebrews/6-3.htm">Hebrews 6:3</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Perhaps τυχὸν (tychon) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5177.htm">Strong's 5177: </a> (a) gen: I obtain, (b) absol: I chance, happen; ordinary, everyday, it may chance, perhaps. I will stay παραμενῶ (paramenō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3887.htm">Strong's 3887: </a> To remain by, abide with; met: I persevere in. From para and meno; to stay near, i.e. Remain. with πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. you {awhile}, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. even καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. spend the winter, παραχειμάσω (paracheimasō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3914.htm">Strong's 3914: </a> To pass the winter. From para and cheimazo; to winter near, i.e. Stay with over the rainy season. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. can help προπέμψητε (propempsēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4311.htm">Strong's 4311: </a> To send forward, accompany, equip for a journey. From pro and pempo; to send forward, i.e. Escort or aid in travel. me {on my journey}, με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. wherever οὗ (hou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3757.htm">Strong's 3757: </a> Where, whither, when, in what place. Genitive case of hos as adverb; at which place, i.e. Where. I may go. πορεύωμαι (poreuōmai) Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">1 Corinthians 16:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">1 Corinthians 16:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">1 Corinthians 16:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">1 Corinthians 16:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">1 Corinthians 16:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">1 Corinthians 16:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">1 Corinthians 16:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">1 Corinthians 16:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">1 Corinthians 16:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">1 Corinthians 16:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 16:6 But with you it may be that (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>