1 Corinthians 16:5
1 Corinthians 16:5 in Multiple Translations
After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.
Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
But I will come unto you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia; for I pass through Macedonia;
But I will come to you after I have gone through Macedonia, for that is my purpose;
After I've been to Macedonia, I plan to come and visit you. I pass that way through Macedonia
Nowe I will come vnto you, after I haue gone through Macedonia (for I will passe through Macedonia.)
And I will come unto you, when I pass through Macedonia — for Macedonia I do pass through —
I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.
Now I will come to you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I am to pass through Macedonia.
Now I will come to you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia. For I shall pass through Macedonia.
Now I plan to travel through Macedonia province. I plan to come to visit you, but I want to go through Macedonia first.
But before I get to Corinth, I have to go through Macedonia country, and after that, I will visit you.
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1 Corinthians 16:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ελευσομαι
δε
προς
υμας
οταν
μακεδονιαν
διελθω
μακεδονιαν
γαρ
διερχομαι
ελευσομαι
erchomai
G2064
to come/go
Verb-FDI-1S
δε
de
G1161
then
Conj
προς
pros
G4314
to/with
Prep
υμας
su
G4771
you
Pron-2AP
οταν
hotan
G3752
when(-ever)
Conj
μακεδονιαν
Makedonia
G3109
Macedonia
Noun-ASF
διελθω
dierchomai
G1330
to pass through
Verb-2AAS-1S
μακεδονιαν
Makedonia
G3109
Macedonia
Noun-ASF
γαρ
gar
G1063
for
Conj
διερχομαι
dierchomai
G1330
to pass through
Verb-PNI-1S
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Greek Word Reference — 1 Corinthians 16:5
ελευσομαι
erchomai
G2064
"to come/go"
Verb-FDI-1S
To come or go is the meaning of this word, used in many applications, such as in Matthew 8:9 and Romans 9:9. The KJV translates it in various ways, including come, go, and enter.
Definition: ἔρχομαι, [in LXX very frequently for בּוֹא, also for הלךְ ni., אתה, etc., 34 words in all ;] __1. to come; __(a) of persons, either as arriving or returning from elsewhere: Mat.8:9, Mrk.6:31, Luk.7:8, Jhn.4:27, Rom.9:9, al.; before ἀπό, Mrk.5:35 7:1, Jhn.3:2, al.; ἐκ, Luk.5:17, Jhn.3:31, al.; εἰς, Mrk.1:29, al.; διά before εἰς, Mrk.7:31; ἐν (Cremer, 263f., but see: ἐν), Rom.15:29, 1Co.4:21; ἐπί, with accusative, Mrk.6:53 11:13, Jhn.19:33, al.; κατά, with accusative, Luk.10:33 Act.16:7; παρά, with genitive, Luk.8:49; with accusative, Mat.15:29, Mrk.9:14, al.; with dative comm., incomm. (M, Pr., 75, 245), Mat.21:5, Rev.2:5, 16; with adverbs: πόθεν, Jhn.3:8, al.; ἄνωθεν, Jhn.3:31; ὄπισθεν, Mrk.5:27; ὧδε, Mat.8:29; ἐκεῖ, Jhn.18:3; ποῦ, Heb.11:8; before ἕως, Luk.4:42; ἄχρι, Act.11:5; with purpose expressed by inf., Mrk.5:14, Luk.1:59, al.; by fut. ptcp., Mat.27:49; ἵνα, Jhn.12:9; εἰς τοῦτο, ἵνα, Act.9:21; διά, with accusative, Jhn.12:9; before verbs of action, ἔρχεται καί, ἦλθε καί, etc.: Mrk.2:18, Jhn.6:15, al.; ἔρχου καὶ ἴδε, Jhn.1:47 11:34; ἐλθών (redundant; Dalman, Words, 20 f.), Mat.2:8 8:7, Mrk.7:25, Act.16:39, al.; similarly ἐρχόμενος, Luk.15:25, al.; of coming into public view: esp. of the Messiah (ὁ ἐρχόμενος, Mat.11:3, al.; see Cremer, 264), Luk.3:16, Jhn.4:25; hence, of Jesus, Mat.11:19, Luk.7:34, Jhn.5:43, al.; of the second coming, Mat.10:23, Act.1:11, 1Co.4:5, 1Th.5:2, al.; __(b) of time: ἔρξονται ἡμέραι (present for fut.: Bl., §56, 8), Luk.23:29, Heb.8:8" (LXX) ; fut., Mat.9:15, Mrk.2:20, al.; ἔρξεται ὥρα, ὅτε, Jhn.4:21, 23. al.; ἦλθεν, ἐλήλυθε ἡ ὥρα, Jhn.13:1 16:32 17:1; ἡ ἡμέρα τ. κυρίου, 1Th.5:2; καιροί, Act.3:19; __(with) of things and events: κατακλυσμός, Luk.17:27; λιμός, Act.7:11; ἡ ὀργή, 1Th.1:10; ὁ λύχνος, Mrk.4:21 (see Swete, in l.). Metaphorical, τ. ἀγαθά, Rom.3:8; τ. τέλειον, 1Co.13:10; ἡ πίστις, Gal.3:23, 25; ἡ ἐντολή, Rom.7:9; with prepositions: ἐκ τ. θλίψεως, Rev.7:14; ἐις τ. χεῖρον, Mrk.5:26; εἰς πειρασμόν, ib. 14:38, al. __2. to go: ὀπίσω, with genitive (Heb. הָלַךְ אַחֲרֵי), Mat.16:24, Mrk.8:34, Luk.9:23; σύν, Jhn.21:3; ὁδόν, Luk.2:44. (Cf. ἀν-, ἐπ-αν-, ἀπ-, δι-, εἰς, ἐπ-εἰσ-, συν-εἰσ-, ἐξ-, δι-εξ-, ἐπ-, κατ-, παρ-, ἀντι-παρ-, περι-, προ-, προσ-, συν-έρχομαι.) SYN.: πορεύομαι, χωρέω (v, Thayer, see word ἔρξομαι). (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 603 NT verses. KJV: accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set See also: 1 Corinthians 2:1; Acts 22:11; Hebrews 6:7.
δε
de
G1161
"then"
Conj
This is a conjunction that means and, but, or then, used to connect ideas like in Matthew 1:2 and 2 Corinthians 6:15.
Definition: δέ (before vowels δ᾽; on the general neglect of the elision in NT, see WH, App., 146; Tdf., Pr., 96), post-positive conjunctive particle; __1. copulative, but, in the next place, and, now (Abbott, JG, 104): Mat.1:2ff., 2Co.6:15, 16, 2Pe.1:5-7; in repetition for emphasis, Rom.3:21, 22, 9:30, 1Co.2:6, Gal.2:2, Php.2:8; in transition to something new, Mat.1:18, 2:19, Luk.13:1, Jhn.7:14, Act.6:1, Rom.8:28, 1Co.7:1 8:1, al.; in explanatory parenthesis or addition, Jhn.3:19, Rom.5:8, 1Co.1:12, Eph.2:4, 5:32, al.; ὡς δέ, Jhn.2:9; καὶ . . . δέ, but also, Mat.10:18, Luk.1:76, Jhn.6:51, Rom.11:23, al.; καὶ ἐὰν δέ, yea even if, Jhn.8:16. __2. Adversative, but, on the other hand, prop., answering to a foregoing μέν (which see), and distinguishing a word or clause from one preceding (in NT most frequently without μέν; Bl., §77, 12): ἐὰν δέ, Mat.6:14, 23, al.; ἐγὼ (σὺ, etc.) δέ, Mat.5:22, 6:6, Mrk.8:29, al.; ὁ δέ, αὐτὸς δέ, Mrk.1:45, Luk.4:40, al.; after a negation, Mat.6:19, 20, Rom.3:4, 1Th.5:21, al. (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 2552 NT verses. KJV: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Peter 1:7.
προς
pros
G4314
"to/with"
Prep
A preposition showing direction or relationship, like towards or with something, as seen in Mark 5:11 and John 18:16. This means indicating movement or direction. It's about showing proximity or connection.
Definition: πρός, prep. with genitive, dative, accusative __I. I. C. genitive, of motion from a place, from the side of, hence metaphorically, in the interests of, Act.27:34 (cf. Page, in l.). __II. II. C. dative, of local proximity, hard by, near, at: Mrk.5:11, Luk.19:37, Jhn.18:16 20:11, 12 Rev.1:13. __III. C. accusative, of motion or direction towards a place or object, to, towards. __1. Of place, __(a) after verbs of motion or of speaking and other words with the idea of direction: ἔρχομαι, ἀναβαίνω, πορεύομαι, λέγω, ἐπιστολή, etc., Mat.3:14, Mrk.6:51, Luk.11:5, Jhn.2:3, Act.9:2, al. mult.; metaphorically, of mental direction, hostile or otherwise, Luk.23:12, Jhn.6:52, 2Co.7:4, Eph.6:12, Col.3:13, al.; of the issue or end, Luk.14:32, Jhn.11:4, al.; of purpose, Mat.26:12, Rom.3:26, 1Co.6:5, al.; πρὸς τό, with inf., denoting purpose (cf. M, Pr., 218, 220; Lft., Notes, 131), Mat.5:28, Mrk.13:22, Eph.6:11, 1Th.2:9, al.; __(b) of close proximity, at, by, with: Mat.3:10, Mrk.11:4, Luk.4:11, Act.3:2, al.; after εἶναι, Mat.13:56, Mrk.6:3, Jhn.1:1, al. __2. 2. Of time, __(a) towards (Plat., Xen., LXX: Gen.8:11, al.): Luk.24:29; __(b) for: πρὸς καιρόν, Luk.8:13, 1Co.7:5; πρὸς ὥραν, Jhn.5:35, al.; πρὸς ὀλίγον, Jas.4:14. __3. Of relation __(a) toward, with: Rom.5:1, 2Co.1:12, Col.4:5, 1Th.4:12, al.; __(b) with regard to: Mat.19:8, Mrk.12:12, Rom.8:31, al.; __(with) pertaining to, to: Mat.27:4, Jhn.21:22, Rom.15:17, Heb.2:17 5:1; __(d) according to: Luk.12:47, 2Co.5:10, Gal.2:14, Eph.3:4 4:14; __(e) in comparison with: Rom.8:18. __IV. In composition: towards (προσέρχομαι), to (προσάγω), against (προσκόπτω), besides (προσδαπανάω) . (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 655 NT verses. KJV: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in) See also: 1 Corinthians 2:1; Acts 2:47; 1 Peter 2:4.
υμας
su
G4771
"you"
Pron-2AP
This Greek word means 'you' and is used to address someone directly, like in John 1:30 and Matthew 26:64. It's a way to emphasize or contrast the person being spoken to. The KJV Bible translates it as 'thou'.
Definition: σύ, pron. of 2nd of person(s), thou, you, genitive, σοῦ, dative, σοί, accusative, σέ, pl., ὑμεῖς, -ῶν, -ῖν, -ᾶς (enclitic in oblique cases sing., except after prep. (BL, §48, 3), though πρὸς σέ occurs in Mat.25:39). Nom. for emphasis or contrast: Jhn.1:30, 4:10, 5:33, 39, 44, Act.4:7, Eph.5:32; so also perhaps σὺ εἶπας, Mat.26:64, al. (M, Pr., 86); before voc., Mat.2:6, Luk.1:76, Jhn.17:5, al.; sometimes without emphasis (M, Pr., 85f.), as also in cl., but esp. as rendering of Heb. phrase, e.g. υἱός μου εἶ σύ (בְּנִי־אַתָּה, Psa.2:7), Act.13:33. The genitive (σοῦ, ὑμῶν) is sometimes placed bef. the noun: Luk.7:48, 12:30, al.; so also the enclitic σοῦ, Mat.9:6; on τί ἐμοὶ κ. σοί, see: ἐγώ. (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 2041 NT verses. KJV: thou See also: 1 Corinthians 1:3; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 1 Peter 1:2.
οταν
hotan
G3752
"when(-ever)"
Conj
When or whenever refers to an uncertain future time, as in Matthew 6:2 and Mark 14:7, where it is used to describe expected events.
Definition: ὅταν (for ὅτ᾽ ἄν = ὅτε ἄν), temporal particle, with a conditional sense, usually of things expected to occur in an indefinite future; __1. prop., whenever; __(a) (a) with subjc. praes.: Mat.6:2, 5 Mrk.14:7, Luk.11:36, Jhn.7:27, Act.23:35, 1Co.3:4, al.; ἕως τ. ἡμέρας ἐκείνης, ὅ., Mat.26:29, Mrk.14:25; before τότε, 1Th.5:3; __(b) with subjc. aor. (M, Pr., 185): Mat.5:11, Mrk.4:15, Luk.6:22, Jhn.2:10 8:28 (Field, Notes, 94), 10:4, al. __2. As in Hom. (LS, see word), but not in cl. prose, with indic., when (M, Pr., 167f.; Bl., §65, 9): with impf., Mrk.3:11(cf. Gen.38:9, al.); with praes., Mrk.11:25; with fut.. Rev.4:9 (Swete, in l.); with aor., Mrk.11:19, Rev.8:1 (Swete, in ll.; M, Pr., 168, 248; Field, Notes, 35). (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 118 NT verses. KJV: as long (soon) as, that, + till, when(-soever), while See also: 1 Corinthians 3:4; Luke 16:4; Hebrews 1:6.
μακεδονιαν
Makedonia
G3109
"Macedonia"
Noun-ASF
Macedonia, a region in Greece, as mentioned in Acts 16:9 and 1 Corinthians 16:5. It was an important area in the early Christian church. This word refers to a specific geographic location.
Definition: Μακεδονία, -ας, ἡ Macedonia: Act.16:9-10, 1Co.16:5, 2Co.1:16, Php.4:15, al.; M. καὶ Ἀχαία, Act.19:21, Rom.15:26, 1Th.1:7-8 (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 20 NT verses. KJV: Macedonia See also: 1 Corinthians 16:5; Acts 16:9; Romans 15:26.
διελθω
dierchomai
G1330
"to pass through"
Verb-2AAS-1S
To pass through means to traverse or go from one side to the other. In the Bible, it is used in Matthew 19:24 and Luke 2:35 to describe moving from one place to another.
Definition: δι-έρχομαι [in LXX for אֵבֶר, הָלַךְ, בּוֹא, etc. ;] __1. to go through, pass through; __(a) of things: Mat.19:24, Mrk.10:25, Luk.2:35, al.; __(b) of persons: Luk.19:4; with accusative loc., Luk.19:1, Heb.4:14, Act.12:10; before διά, with genitive loc., Mat.12:43, 1Co.10:1; before εἰς, Mrk.4:35; ἕως, Luk.2:15. __2. to go about: Luk.9:6, Act.20:25; of a report, to spread, go abroad (Thuc.), Luk.5:15 (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 41 NT verses. KJV: come, depart, go (about, abroad, everywhere, over, through, throughout), pass (by, over, through, throughout), pierce through, travel, walk through See also: 1 Corinthians 10:1; Acts 19:1; Hebrews 4:14.
μακεδονιαν
Makedonia
G3109
"Macedonia"
Noun-ASF
Macedonia, a region in Greece, as mentioned in Acts 16:9 and 1 Corinthians 16:5. It was an important area in the early Christian church. This word refers to a specific geographic location.
Definition: Μακεδονία, -ας, ἡ Macedonia: Act.16:9-10, 1Co.16:5, 2Co.1:16, Php.4:15, al.; M. καὶ Ἀχαία, Act.19:21, Rom.15:26, 1Th.1:7-8 (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 20 NT verses. KJV: Macedonia See also: 1 Corinthians 16:5; Acts 16:9; Romans 15:26.
γαρ
gar
G1063
"for"
Conj
For is a word used to explain or give a reason, often introducing a justification or clarification, as seen in Matthew 4:18 and Romans 7:1. It's a conjunction that connects ideas and provides additional information.
Definition: γάρ, co-ordinating particle, contr. of γε ἄρα, verily then, hence, in truth, indeed, yea, then, why, and when giving a reason or explanation, for, the usage in NT being in general accord with that of cl.; __1. explicative and epexegetic: Mat.4:18 19:12, Mrk.1:16 5:42 16:4, Luk.11:3o, Rom.7:1, 1Co.16:5, al. __2. Conclusive, in questions, answers and exclamations: Mat.9:5 27:23, Luk.9:25 22:27, Jhn.9:30, Act.8:31 16:37 19:35, Rom.15:26, 1Co.9:10, Php.1:18 (Ellic., in l.), 1Th.2:20, al. __3. Causal: Mat.1:21 2:2, 5, 6, 3:23, Mrk.1:22, 9:6, Luk.1:15, 18, Jhn.2:25, Act.2:25, Rom.1:9, 11, 1Co.11:5, Rev.1:3, al.; giving the reason for a command or prohibition, Mat.2:20 3:9, Rom.13:11, Col.3:3, 1Th.4:3, al.; where the cause is contained in an interrog. statement, Luk.22:27, Rom.3:3 4:3, 1Co.10:29; καὶ γάρ, for also, Mrk.10:45, Luk.6:32, 1Co.5:7, al. id. as in cl. = etenim, where the καί loses its connective force (Bl., §78, 6; Kühner 3, ii, 854f.), Mrk.14:70, Luk.1:66 22:37, 2Co.13:4. The proper place of γάρ is after the first word in a clause, but in poets it often comes third or fourth, and so in late prose: 2Co.1:19. Yet "not the number but the nature of the word after which it stands is the point to be noticed" (see Thayer, see word). (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 1011 NT verses. KJV: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 1:11; 1 John 2:19; 1 Peter 2:19.
διερχομαι
dierchomai
G1330
"to pass through"
Verb-PNI-1S
To pass through means to traverse or go from one side to the other. In the Bible, it is used in Matthew 19:24 and Luke 2:35 to describe moving from one place to another.
Definition: δι-έρχομαι [in LXX for אֵבֶר, הָלַךְ, בּוֹא, etc. ;] __1. to go through, pass through; __(a) of things: Mat.19:24, Mrk.10:25, Luk.2:35, al.; __(b) of persons: Luk.19:4; with accusative loc., Luk.19:1, Heb.4:14, Act.12:10; before διά, with genitive loc., Mat.12:43, 1Co.10:1; before εἰς, Mrk.4:35; ἕως, Luk.2:15. __2. to go about: Luk.9:6, Act.20:25; of a report, to spread, go abroad (Thuc.), Luk.5:15 (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 41 NT verses. KJV: come, depart, go (about, abroad, everywhere, over, through, throughout), pass (by, over, through, throughout), pierce through, travel, walk through See also: 1 Corinthians 10:1; Acts 19:1; Hebrews 4:14.
Study Notes — 1 Corinthians 16:5
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- Cambridge Bible on 1 Corinthians 16:5
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Context — Paul’s Travel Plans
3Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
4And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.
5After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.
6Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. 7For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acts 19:21 | After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem after he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.” |
| 2 | 1 Corinthians 4:19 | But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have. |
| 3 | 2 Corinthians 1:15–17 | Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing. I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea. When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” when I really mean “No, no”? |
| 4 | Acts 20:1–3 | When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. |
1 Corinthians 16:5 Summary
In this verse, the Apostle Paul is sharing his travel plans with the Corinthian church, letting them know that he will be visiting them after he goes through Macedonia. This shows that Paul was a man of his word and was committed to fulfilling his ministry, as seen in Romans 1:10-13. Just like Paul, we can trust in God's plan for our lives and be flexible when circumstances change, as seen in Proverbs 16:9. By following Paul's example, we can learn to prioritize our relationships and ministry, and trust in God's leading, as seen in Psalm 32:8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Apostle Paul plan to go through Macedonia before visiting the Corinthian church?
The Apostle Paul planned to go through Macedonia to minister to the churches there, as seen in his travels in Acts 16:9-10 and 2 Corinthians 2:13, before visiting the Corinthian church, as he wanted to fulfill his ministry in the region before coming to them.
What can we learn from Paul's travel plans about his priorities in ministry?
We can learn that Paul's priorities in ministry were flexible and dependent on the Lord's leading, as seen in 1 Corinthians 16:7, and that he was willing to adjust his plans to fulfill his ministry, as seen in Romans 1:10-13.
How does this verse relate to Paul's overall missionary journey?
This verse is part of Paul's third missionary journey, as described in Acts 18:23-21:17, where he traveled through Macedonia and other regions to strengthen the churches and spread the gospel, before eventually going to Jerusalem, as seen in Acts 21:17.
What can we infer about Paul's relationship with the Corinthian church from this verse?
We can infer that Paul had a close relationship with the Corinthian church, as he was planning to spend time with them, as seen in 1 Corinthians 16:6-7, and was willing to receive their help and support for his journey, as seen in 2 Corinthians 11:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be flexible in my own plans and priorities, like Paul, to fulfill God's will for my life?
- How can I use my travels or daily activities as opportunities to minister to others, like Paul did in his journeys?
- What are some ways that I can support and help other believers, like the Corinthian church was planning to help Paul, as seen in 2 Corinthians 11:9?
- What can I learn from Paul's example about the importance of relationships and community in the Christian life, as seen in 1 Corinthians 16:5-7?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Corinthians 16:5
Now I will come unto you,.... Which he again assures them of, as being his real intention and design; though some had given out that he would not come to them any more, and hoped they should never
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 16:5
Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:5
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Trapp's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:5
5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. Ver. 5. When I shall come, &c.] He was not then yet come into Macedonia, neither was this Epistle written at Philippi (as the subscription saith,) a chief city of Macedonia.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:5
(5) For I do pass through Macedonia.—A misrepresentation of these words gives rise to the incorrect statement that this Epistle was written at Philippi, which is to be found in the subscription at the end of this chapter in our English Bible. The Apostle does not here refer to where he is at the moment of writing, but to his intention regarding his journey. He had intended to go first to Corinth (see 2 Corinthians 1:15-16), but he has altered that plan, and says that his intention now is to pass through Macedonia first, and then visit Corinth. Then he says, “For I do pass through Macedonia.” To this intention the Apostle adheres. (See Introduction.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:5
Verse 5. I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia] St. Paul was now at Ephesus; for almost all allow, in opposition to the subscription at the end of this epistle that states it to have been written from Philippi, that it was written from Ephesus: and this is supported by many strong arguments; and the 8th verse here seems to put it past all question: I will tarry at Ephesus; i.e. I am in Ephesus, and here I purpose to remain until pentecost. Though Macedonia was not in the direct way from Ephesus to Corinth, yet the apostle intended to make it in his way. And it was because it was not in the direct road, but lay at the upper end of the AEgean Sea, and very far out of his direct line, that he says, I do pass through Macedonia-I have purposed to go thither before I go to Corinth.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Corinthians 16:5
5. I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia] Rather, ‘when I have passed through Macedonia.’ Here the Apostle announces the change of a purpose previously intimated—whether in the lost Epistle, or in some other manner, it is impossible to say—of coming first to Corinth, passing on to Macedonia, and returning to Corinth. See 2 Corinthians 1:15-16. The reason of this change is given in 2 Corinthians 1:23; 2 Corinthians 2:1; 2 Corinthians 7:8-12; 2 Corinthians 12:20-21; 2 Corinthians 13:2; 2 Corinthians 13:10. For the imputations which it brought on the Apostle, see 2 Corinthians 1:17.for I do pass through Macedonia] This passage has been translated, for I am passing through Macedonia, a rendering which is shewn to be erroneous by 1 Corinthians 16:8, in which St Paul announces his intention of remaining at Ephesus for some time longer. But it has led to the incorrect note at the end of the Epistle in our version, which states that the Epistle was written at Philippi. See Introduction.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Corinthians 16:5
Now I will come unto you - I purpose to come unto you. He had expected to see them on his way to Macedonia, but, on some account, had been induced to abandon that design. See the notes at 2 Corinthians 1:15-17.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:5
MATTERS—, 1 Corinthians 16:5-24.a. Paul’s purpose to visit Corinth, 1 Corinthians 16:5-9.5. Will come… when… through Macedonia—St.
Sermons on 1 Corinthians 16:5
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Day 82, Acts 18:18-28 & 19 by David Servant | David Servant delves into Paul's third missionary journey, highlighting the importance of receiving the Holy Spirit after believing in Jesus, as seen in Ephesus with the 12 baptize |
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Day 133, Acts 25 by David Servant | David Servant delves into the historical context surrounding Paul's trials before King Agrippa II, Governor Felix, and Governor Festus, highlighting the dark and tumultuous family |
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Day 126, Romans 15 by David Servant | David Servant preaches on the importance of mutual respect and love among believers, emphasizing the need for unity in essentials, liberty in non-essentials, and charity in all thi |
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The Law of Giving by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of living out the Christian faith beyond mere words or rituals. It highlights the need for genuine power from God to overcome struggles, live |
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The Form or the Fire by Brian Long | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of wavering and being undecided in one's faith. He highlights how many people in the world see the church as having form and progra |
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Is That Word Dead or Alive? by Richard E. Bieber | Richard E. Bieber shares a powerful story of a man who was miraculously healed and set free to speak by a stranger connected to the Source of all freedom, emphasizing the differenc |
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(Needed-Men of God) 4. an Anointed Man by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the importance of the anointing of the Holy Spirit in fulfilling God's will in our service, emphasizing the need for the Spirit's power to rest upon us. He h |