| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 5 After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you--for I will be going through Macedonia. | 5 After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you--for I will be going through Macedonia. |
| 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. | 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. |
| 7 I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. | 7 I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. |
| 8 But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, | 8 But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, |
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