Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 16:5
After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church, positioning this travel announcement between his instructions for delegated gift delivery and his proposal to overwinter with them.
The words — The Greek ἐλεύσομαι (eleusomai) translates literally as "I will come," while διέλθω (dielthō) means "I go through," framing the visit as a deliberate passage rather than a casual stop.
The thread — This routing pattern appears in Acts 19:21 where Paul resolves to pass through Macedonia and Achaia, in 1 Corinthians 4:19 where he conditions his arrival on the Lord’s will, and in Acts 20:1 where he departs for Macedonia after the Ephesian disturbance.
Why it lands — The text demands that readers accept ministerial schedules as provisional arrangements subject to logistical realities and divine direction rather than fixed personal commitments.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
Cross-references
- Acts 19:21 After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”
- 1 Corinthians 4:19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.
- Acts 20:1 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia.
- 2 Corinthians 1:15 Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.