1 Corinthians 16:5

Modern

After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.

Traditional

Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

Literal

But I will come to you when I shall have gone through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia.

Latin

Veniam autem ad vos, cum Macedoniam pertransiero: nam Macedoniam pertransibo.

Greek

English

After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.

Paul traveled through Macedonia, a Roman province in northern Greece, during his second missionary journey (Acts 15:36–18:22).
He planned to travel through Macedonia again (See Acts 19:21; 20:1–3).

Theme notes and profiles

Acts 19:21
After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”
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.
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.
2 Corinthians 1:15–17
Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.

Macedonia: A region in northern Greece; Paul preached there