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1 Corinthians 16:6
Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian church regarding his travel itinerary, stating he will pass through Macedonia before visiting them. He proposes a prolonged stay to coordinate his onward journey.
The words — τυχὸν (tuchon) translates to "perhaps" and παραχειμιάσω (paracheimiasō) means "I will winter over." These terms establish a conditional timeline rather than a fixed schedule.
The thread — This travel contingency mirrors Paul’s similar plans in Romans 15:24 and aligns with the early church’s practice of hosting traveling missionaries as seen in Acts 15:3 and 3 John 1:6.
Why it lands — The text states that ministry travel depends on contingency and logistical support rather than rigid human planning. It requires readers to prepare practically for hosting workers and to submit timelines to divine permission.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.
Cross-references
- Acts 15:3 Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
- Romans 15:24 I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.
- 3 John 1:6 They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
- Acts 17:15 Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.
- Acts 20:38 They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
- Acts 21:5 But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us.
- Acts 27:12 Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided to sail on, hoping that somehow they could reach Phoenix to winter there. Phoenix was a harbor in Crete facing both southwest and northwest.
- Acts 28:11 After three months we set sail in an Alexandrian ship that had wintered in the island. It had the Twin Brothers as a figurehead.
- 1 Corinthians 16:11 No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
- 2 Corinthians 1:16 I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea.