1 Corinthians 16:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If the Lord lets me, I would rather come later for a longer visit than to stop off now for only a short visit.

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We may make a lot of plans, but the LORD will do what he has decided.

I know, LORD, that we humans are not in control of our own lives.

Jesus answered, “For now this is how it should be, because we must do all that God wants us to do.” Then John agreed.

He said goodbye to them and told them, “If God lets me, I will come back.”

In all my prayers, I ask God to make it possible for me to visit you.

But if the Lord lets me come, I will soon be there. Then I will find out if the ones who are doing all this boasting really have any power.

I was so sure of your pride in us that I had planned to visit you first of all. In this way you would have the blessing of two visits from me.

You should say, “If the Lord lets us live, we will do these things.”