1 Corinthians 16:7

For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

(7) For I don't want to see you now in passing because I hope to remain with you some time if The אָדוֹן Adonai-Lord permits.

The F.O.G

[7] This visit won't be a brief stopover - I don't want to just wave hello and goodbye. If our Lord permits, I long to invest quality time with you, deepening our bonds of faith and friendship.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for I do not wish to see you now in the passing, but I hope to remain a certain time with you, if the Lord may permit;

Young's Literal Translation

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1 Corinthians 16:7

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Jean Paul Joseph

1 Corinthians 16:7