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1 Corinthians 16:6

1 Corinthians 16:6
And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And it may be that I will abide,.... He could not be certain what calls in Providence he might have to some other places, where his presence would be necessary:

yea, and winter with you; stay all…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

That ye may bring me on my journey - That you may accompany me, or aid me, and furnish me the means of going on my journey. It was customary for the apostles to be attended by some members of the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Yea, and winter with you - He purposed to stay till pentecost at Ephesus; after that to go to Macedonia, and probably to spend the summer there; and come in the autumn to Corinth, and there spend the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 16:5-9

In this passage the apostle notifies and explains his purpose of visiting them, concerning which, observe, 1. His purpose: he intended to pass out of Asia, where he now was (vide Co1 16:8, Co1 16:19)…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And it may be that I will abide Better, that I shall abide. The Apostle (Act 20:3) was enabled to carry out this half promise.

and winter with you The navigation of the Aegaean was dangerous in the…