The Message Bible MSG
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5 I plan to visit you after passing through northern Greece. I won't be staying long there,
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After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you—for I will be going through Macedonia.
6 but maybe I can stay awhile with you - maybe even spend the winter? Then you could give me a good send-off, wherever I may be headed next.
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Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
7 I don't want to just drop by in between other "primary" destinations. I want a good, long, leisurely visit. If the Master agrees, we'll have it!
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For 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 For the present, I'm staying right here in Ephesus.
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But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost,
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