1 Corinthians 16:6

6 I'll probably stay with you. I might even spend the winter. Then you can give me your support as I travel, wherever I decide to 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 If I think it's worthwhile for me to go, they can go with me.
5 After I go through the province of Macedonia, I'll visit you. (I will be going through Macedonia.)
6 I'll probably stay with you. I might even spend the winter. Then you can give me your support as I travel, wherever I decide to go.
7 Right now all I could do is visit you briefly, but if the Lord lets me, I hope to spend some time with you.
8 I will be staying here in Ephesus until Pentecost.
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