For I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.
Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.
But as he left, he promised, “I will come back if it is God’s will.” Then he set sail from Ephesus.
in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God’s will the way may be opened for me to come to you.
But I will come to you very soon, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only how these arrogant people are talking, but what power they have.
Because I was confident of this, I wanted to visit you first so that you might benefit twice.
Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”