1 Corinthians 16:7
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.”
θέλω
To will, to wish, to desire. Thelo. I am willing be made clean. Jesus was always willing to heal, forgive and restore. His willingness has not changed.
πάροδος
passing
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πάροδος
Passage, route, way through. Párodos. No journey happens without a path being taken. Choose your route with intention.
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εἴδω
to see;
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εἴδω
To know, to see, to perceive. Paul said I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
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ἐλπίζω
I hope
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ἐλπίζω
Hope, expect, confide. Elpizō. We are saved in hope, and hope that is seen is not hope. Anchor your expectation in what God has promised, not what you can see.
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χρόνος
a time
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χρόνος
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540 (καιρός), which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G165 (αἰών), which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay
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τὶς
certain
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τὶς
Someone, anyone, something. Tis. Scripture often hinges on this small word: if anyone thirsts, let him come. The invitation is unrestricted. No one is excluded from the call.
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ἐπιμένω
to remain
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ἐπιμένω
Remain, persevere, stay. Epimenō. Paul urged believers to continue in the faith, for through many hardships we enter the kingdom. Persistence is not a personality trait, it is an act of will. Stay.
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ἐάν
if
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ἐάν
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
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κύριος
Lord
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κύριος
Lord, master, owner. Kurios. Jesus is Lord. The foundational confession of Christianity. Lord means owner. To confess Jesus as Lord is to surrender ownership of your life.
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ἐπιτρέπω
shall permit.
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ἐπιτρέπω
Permit, allow, entrust. Epitrepō. Authority is not taken; it is granted. Only act where you have been given leave.
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