But I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.
Parallel translations
- KJV Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
- BSB After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.
- NKJV Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia).
- NASB But I will come to you after I go through Macedonia; for I am going through Macedonia,
- NLT I am coming to visit you after I have been to Macedonia, for I am planning to travel through Macedonia.
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Quick answer
Paul plans to visit Corinth after passing through Macedonia. It matters because it shows his pastoral intention to be present with the church.
Overview
Paul outlines his travel plans, intending to come to Corinth by way of Macedonia. These details reveal the relational, on-the-ground nature of his apostolic ministry. His desire to visit underscores his ongoing care for the church he founded.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Acts 19:21Now after these things had ended, Paul determined in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.”
- 1 Cor 4:19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing. And I will know, not the word of those who are puffed up, but the power.
- Acts 20:1–3After the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia.
- 2 Cor 1:15–17In this confidence, I was determined to come first to you, that you might have a second benefit;
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