1 Corinthians 16:6

6 But I may be with you for a time, or even for the winter, so that you may see me on my way, wherever I go.

1 Corinthians 16:6 Meaning and Commentary

1 Corinthians 16:6

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 winter with them, for the space of three months, as we read he did in Greece, ( Acts 20:1-3 ) .

That ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go;
both by accompanying him in person themselves, in token of honour and respect, and by providing things necessary for his journey; see ( Acts 15:3 ) ( 21:5 ) .

1 Corinthians 16:6 In-Context

4 And if it is possible for me to go there, they will go with me.

5 But I will come to you after I have gone through Macedonia, for that is my purpose;

6 But I may be with you for a time, or even for the winter, so that you may see me on my way, wherever I go.

7 For it is not my desire to see you now, on my way; because it is my hope to be with you for some time, if that is the Lord's pleasure.

8 But I will be at Ephesus till Pentecost;