1 Corinthians 16:6

6 But peradventure I shall dwell at you, or also dwell the winter, that ye lead me whither ever I shall 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 That if it be worthy that also I go, they shall go with me.

5 But I shall come to you, when I shall pass by Macedonia; for why I shall pass by Macedonia.

6 But peradventure I shall dwell at you, or also dwell the winter, that ye lead me whither ever I shall go.

7 And I will not now see you in my passing [Soothly I will not now see you in passing], for I hope to dwell with you a while, if the Lord shall suffer.

8 But I shall dwell at Ephesus, unto Whitsuntide [till Whitsuntide].