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1 Corinthians 16:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

I might actually stick around and spend the winter with you guys, so you can help me get to wherever I'm headed next.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the best plans are the ones where you stay a little longer with the people who matter.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Corinthian church, a diverse and growing community in a major Greek port city, as he was wrapping up his correspondence with practical matters like his travel plans. Paul mentions staying with them through the winter, which was a common practice because ancient travel was perilous during cold months due to poor roads and harsh weather, emphasizing his reliance on the hospitality of local believers. This reflects the broader pattern of Paul's missionary journeys, where he depended on churches he established for support as he spread the Gospel across the Roman Empire.

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