Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
…and through you to pass through into Macedonia, and to come to you again from Macedonia, and to be sent forth by you to Judea.
Latin
…et per vos transire in Macedoniam, et iterum a Macedonia venire ad vos, et a vobis deduci in Judæam.
Original
Greek
English
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.
Notes
Paul had changed his travel plan. In 1 Corinthians 16:5, he hoped to visit Corinth after going through Macedonia. He had promised to visit Corinth earlier (perhaps in his “severe letter,” 2 Corinthians 7:8) on his way north. Now, he had to return to the original plan, and the earlier visit, which would have brought a double blessing, would not happen after all.
Theme notes and profiles
Places
Judea: The southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem Macedonia: A region in northern Greece; Paul preached there
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Macedonia Second Letter to the Corinthians