2 Corinthians 1:16

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.

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KJV

And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judea.

ASV

and by you to pass into Macedonia, and again from Macedonia to come unto you, and of you to be set forward on my journey unto Judæa.

YLT

and through you to pass to Macedonia, and again from Macedonia to come unto you, and by you to be sent forward to Judea.

DBT

and to pass through to Macedonia by you, and again from Macedonia to come to you, and to be set forward by you to Judaea.

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After winning the good will of the Corinthians, the Apostle adds his excuse. In regard to this he does three things: first, he mentions what he intends; secondly, in the form of a question he answers an accusation they made against him (v. 17); thirdly, …

Thomas Aquinas· Commentary on 2 Corinthians, 1274patristic

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Some people think that Paul said this aggressively, because in the first epistle he had promised the Corinthians that he would visit the Macedonians first and then come to Corinth. But as they were not willing to wait for him, he gives them a piece …

Theodoret of Cyrus· COMMENTARY ON THE SECOND EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS 293, 458patristic

And to pass by you into Macedonia,....

John Gill· Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)reformed

To pass by you into Macedonia - He had purposed to go to Macedonia first, and then from Macedonia return to them, and probably winter in Corinth. Therefore we must understand the δι ὑμων, by you, as implying that he would sail up the Aegean Sea, leaving Corinth to the west; though he might have taken it in his way, and have gone by land through Greece up to Macedonia.

Adam Clarke· Commentary on the Bible, 1832evangelical

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1 Corinthians 16:5–7
After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.
Acts 19:21–22
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.”
Acts 21:5
But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us.
Romans 15:24
I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.
1 Corinthians 16:6
Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
2 Corinthians 7:5
For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.
Acts 15:3
Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
Acts 19:22
He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.
3 John 1:6
They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.

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Acts 21:5
But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to…
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- Acts 20:36
  When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed.
- Acts 9:40
  Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up.
- Acts 15:3
  Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
- Acts 20:38
  They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
- Psalms 95:6
  O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.

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