1 Corinthians 16:7 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)7 But I do not plan to see you yet, as I will [only] be passing through. For I am hoping to stay with you for some time [i.e., in the future], if the Lord permits. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17697 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition7 For I am unwilling to see you right now [just] in passing, but I hope later to remain for some time with you, if the Lord permits. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)7 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. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible7 I don’t want to make a quick visit to you, since I hope to spend some time with you if the Lord lets it happen. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version7 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. Ver Capítulo |
And because of this confidence [i.e., that you people have such a favorable opinion of me], I had determined to visit you first [i.e., before going to Macedonia. See I Cor. 16:5-7], so that you could have an additional blessing. [Note: The “blessing” here would be Paul getting to minister to them both before and after visiting Macedonia].