1 Corinthians 16:7

New International Reader's Version

I don’t want to see you now while I am just passing through. Instead, I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord allows it.

Cross References

Proverbs 19:21

A person may have many plans in their heart. But the Lord’s purpose wins out in the end.

Jeremiah 10:23

Lord, I know that a person doesn’t control their own life. They don’t direct their own steps.

Matthew 3:15

Jesus replied, “Let it be this way for now. It is right for us to do this. It carries out God’s holy plan.” Then John agreed.

Acts 18:21

As he left, he made them a promise. “If God wants me to,” he said, “I will come back.” Then he sailed from Ephesus.

Romans 1:10

in my prayers. I pray that now at last it may be God’s plan to open the way for me to visit you.

1 Corinthians 4:19

But I will come very soon, if that’s what the Lord wants. Then I will find out how those proud people are talking. I will also find out what power they have.

2 Corinthians 1:15

Because I was sure of this, I wanted to visit you first. Here is how I thought you would be helped twice.

James 4:15

Instead, you should say, “If it pleases the Lord, we will live and do this or that.”