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for I will be going through Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But I will come to you when I shall have gone through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia; for I am going through Macedonia,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But I shall come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I will visit you after I go through Macedonia, for I am only passing through Macedonia;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will come to you after I pass through Macedonia —for I will be traveling through Macedonia—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will come to you after I pass through Macedonia—for I will be traveling through Macedonia—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But I will come unto you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I pass through Macedonia;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After I have gone through Macedonia, I hope to see you <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But I will come unto you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I do pass through Macedonia;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After I go through the province of Macedonia, I'll visit you. (I will be going through Macedonia.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I shall come to you after I have gone through Macedonia--for I have to go through Macedonia. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I will visit you when I go through Macedonia—for I intend to go through Macedonia— <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But I will come to you after I have gone through Macedonia--for I will be going through Macedonia--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now I will come to you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I am to pass through Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I shall come to you after passing through Macedonia; for my plan will be to pass through Macedonia;<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia—for I pass through Macedonia—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But I will come to you when I shall have gone through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I will come unto you, when I pass through Macedonia -- for Macedonia I do pass through -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I will come to you, when I pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now I will come to you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia. For I shall pass through Macedonia. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now I will visit you after I have passed through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I shall come to you after I pass through Macedonia (for I am going to pass through Macedonia),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I will visit you after passing through Macedonia—for I intend to pass through Macedonia—<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I will come to you, when I pass through Mac-e-do’ni-a; for I do pass through Mace- do’ni-a.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But I will come to you when I have passed from Macedonia, for I shall pass through Macedonia.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Now I will come to you, when I have passed through Macedonia, for I intend to go through Macedonia;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But I will come to you when I may go through Macedonia; for I do go through Macedonia;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Now I will come unto you when I have passed through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />I shall come to you, by the way of Macedonia: (for I<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I shall come to you after passing through Macedonia; for my plan will be to pass through Macedonia;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And I will come to you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I pass through Macedonia:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />I will come to you, when I have passed through Macedonia; for I am to pass through Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3766" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Paul's Travel Plans</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4</span>And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">After</a> <a href="/greek/1330.htm" title="1330: dielthō (V-ASA-1S) -- To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse.">I go through</a> <a href="/greek/3109.htm" title="3109: Makedonian (N-AFS) -- (Hebrew), Macedonia, a Roman province north of Achaia (Greece). From Makedon; Macedonia, a region of Greece.">Macedonia,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">however,</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: Eleusomai (V-FIM-1S) -- To come, go. ">I will come</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.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you;</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1330.htm" title="1330: dierchomai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse.">I will be going through</a> <a href="/greek/3109.htm" title="3109: Makedonian (N-AFS) -- (Hebrew), Macedonia, a Roman province north of Achaia (Greece). From Makedon; Macedonia, a region of Greece.">Macedonia.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">6</span>Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Romans 15:24</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">2 Corinthians 1:15-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Acts 20:1-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:6</a></span><br />But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-1.htm">Acts 18:1-11</a></span><br />After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. / There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them, / and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Romans 15:28</a></span><br />So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-20.htm">2 Timothy 4:20</a></span><br />Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-9.htm">Acts 16:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Acts 18:23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Acts 15:36</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-4.htm">Acts 13:4</a></span><br />So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-26.htm">Acts 14:26-28</a></span><br />From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed. / When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. / And they spent a long time there with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-6.htm">Acts 20:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-4.htm">Acts 21:4</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now I will come to you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.</p><p class="hdg">when.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a></b></br> After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Acts 20:1-3</a></b></br> And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto <i>him</i> the disciples, and embraced <i>them</i>, and departed for to go into Macedonia… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">2 Corinthians 1:15-17</a></b></br> And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Intend</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Macedonia</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Macedo'nia</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-3.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-31.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Plan</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Visit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-2.htm">Intend</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-16.htm">Macedonia</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-16.htm">Macedo'nia</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-7.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-16.htm">Plan</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Visit</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">He exhorts them to a collection for the brothers at Jerusalem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Commends Timothy;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">and after friendly admonitions,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">concludes his epistle with various salutations.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>After I go through Macedonia</b><br>Paul's mention of Macedonia indicates his travel plans, which were part of his third missionary journey. Macedonia was a significant region in the Roman Empire, encompassing cities like Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea. These cities were key locations for early Christian communities, as seen in <a href="/acts/16.htm">Acts 16-17</a>. Paul's travels through Macedonia were strategic for strengthening the churches he had previously established and for collecting financial support for the impoverished believers in Jerusalem (2 Corinthians 8-9). This reflects the interconnectedness of the early church and the importance of mutual support among believers.<p><b>however, I will come to you</b><br>Paul expresses his intention to visit the Corinthian church, demonstrating his pastoral care and desire for personal interaction. The use of "however" suggests a change or addition to his plans, indicating flexibility and responsiveness to the Holy Spirit's guidance. This visit was crucial for addressing issues within the Corinthian church, as detailed in the earlier chapters of 1 Corinthians, such as divisions, immorality, and questions about spiritual gifts. Paul's personal presence was meant to provide guidance, correction, and encouragement, reinforcing his teachings and authority as an apostle.<p><b>for I will be going through Macedonia</b><br>Reiterating his travel route emphasizes Paul's commitment to his mission and the importance of Macedonia in his ministry. This journey through Macedonia was not merely a logistical detail but part of a broader strategy to unify and strengthen the early church. It also highlights the challenges of travel in the ancient world, where journeys were long and fraught with danger. Paul's determination to visit Corinth despite these challenges underscores his dedication to the spiritual well-being of the believers there. This phrase also reflects the apostolic model of itinerant ministry, where leaders traveled to nurture and oversee the growth of the church across different regions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who authored the letter to the Corinthians. He is planning his travel itinerary and expressing his desire to visit the Corinthian church.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/macedonia.htm">Macedonia</a></b><br>A region in Northern Greece that Paul plans to travel through. It was an important area for early Christian missionary work.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in Greece where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. It was known for its commerce and diverse population.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, a community of believers in Corinth facing various challenges and issues.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul's_missionary_journey.htm">Paul's Missionary Journey</a></b><br>The broader context of Paul's travels to spread the Gospel and strengthen the early Christian churches.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance_in_planning.htm">Divine Guidance in Planning</a></b><br>Paul’s travel plans were not just logistical but were guided by the Holy Spirit. Believers should seek God’s guidance in their own plans and decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_fellowship.htm">Commitment to Fellowship</a></b><br>Paul’s intention to visit the Corinthians shows his commitment to fellowship and personal connection with other believers. Christians should prioritize building and maintaining relationships within the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/flexibility_in_ministry.htm">Flexibility in Ministry</a></b><br>Paul’s willingness to adapt his plans demonstrates the importance of being flexible and responsive to God’s leading in ministry work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_encouragement.htm">The Importance of Encouragement</a></b><br>By planning to visit the Corinthians, Paul aimed to encourage and strengthen them. Believers are called to encourage one another in their faith journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_mission_work.htm">Strategic Mission Work</a></b><br>Paul’s travels through Macedonia and Corinth were strategic for spreading the Gospel. Christians should consider how they can strategically use their resources and opportunities for evangelism.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_addiction.htm">What does the Bible say about addiction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_timothy_keller's_impact.htm">Am I assured of my salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happens_in_the_apocalypse_of_moses.htm">Have you obeyed the Gospel of God?</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>(5) <span class= "bld">For I do pass through Macedonia.</span>--A misrepresentation of these words gives rise to the incorrect statement that this Epistle was written at Philippi, which is to be found in the subscription at the end of this chapter in our English Bible. The Apostle does not here refer to where he is at the moment of writing, but to his intention regarding his journey. He had intended to go first to Corinth (see <a href="/context/2_corinthians/1-15.htm" title="And in this confidence I was minded to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit;">2Corinthians 1:15-16</a>), but he has altered that plan, and says that his intention now is to pass through Macedonia first, and then visit Corinth. Then he says, "For I <span class= "ital">do</span> pass through Macedonia." To this intention the Apostle adheres. (See <span class= "ital">Introduction.</span>)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">When I shall pass through</span> <span class="cmt_word">Macedonia;</span> rather, <span class="accented">when 1 have passed through Macedonia. <span class="cmt_word"></span>For I do pass through Macedonia</span>; rather, <span class="accented">for 1 mean to pass through Macedonia.</span> We learn from <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">2 Corinthians 1:15, 16</a>, that it had been St. Paul's intention to sail from Ephesus to Corinth, thence, after a brief stay, to proceed to Macedonia, and on his return to come again for a longer stay at Corinth on his way to Judaea. He had in an Epistle, now lost (see <a href="/1_corinthians/5-9.htm">1 Corinthians 5:9</a>), announced to them this intention, he changed his plan because, in the present disgraceful state of disorganization into which the Church had fallen, he felt that he could not visit them without being compelled to exercise a severity which, he hoped, might be obviated by writing to them and delaying his intended visit. Nothing but his usual delicacy and desire to spare them prevented him from stating all this more fully (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">2 Corinthians 1:23</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/2-1.htm">2 Corinthians 2:1</a>). Mistaking the kindness of his purpose, the Corinthians accused him of levity. He defends himself from this charge in the Second Epistle, and he carried out the plan which he here announces (<a href="/2_corinthians/2-13.htm">2 Corinthians 2:13</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">2 Corinthians 9:2, 4</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/12-14.htm">2 Corinthians 12:14</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">2 Corinthians 13:1</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">After</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅταν</span> <span class="translit">(hotan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> </span><span class="str2">When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I go through</span><br /><span class="grk">διέλθω</span> <span class="translit">(dielthō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1330.htm">Strong's 1330: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Macedonia,</span><br /><span class="grk">Μακεδονίαν</span> <span class="translit">(Makedonian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3109.htm">Strong's 3109: </a> </span><span class="str2">(Hebrew), Macedonia, a Roman province north of Achaia (Greece). From Makedon; Macedonia, a region of Greece.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">however,</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will come</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐλεύσομαι</span> <span class="translit">(Eleusomai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come, go. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">πρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(pros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> </span><span class="str2">To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you;</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hymas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will be going through</span><br /><span class="grk">διέρχομαι</span> <span class="translit">(dierchomai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1330.htm">Strong's 1330: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass through, spread (as a report). From dia and erchomai; to traverse.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Macedonia.</span><br /><span class="grk">Μακεδονίαν</span> <span class="translit">(Makedonian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3109.htm">Strong's 3109: </a> </span><span class="str2">(Hebrew), Macedonia, a Roman province north of Achaia (Greece). From Makedon; Macedonia, a region of Greece.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 16:5 But I will come to you when (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:6" /></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>