1 CORINTHIANS 16:7 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.”
I do not want to see you now and then move on; I am hoping to spend considerable time with you, if the Lord permits — Paul's desire is sustained, intimate apostolic ministry, not brief visit. The conditional 'if the Lord permits' acknowledges divine sovereignty over plans.
Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 16:7
“For I do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope to tarry awhile with you, if the Lord permit.” Now these things he said, both to signify his love and also to terrify the sinners, not however openly, but with outward demonstration of friendship.
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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