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Cambridge Greek Testament Commentary

1 Corinthians 16:7

ἐλπίζω γάρ. So all the uncials but KL (which with rec. read δὲ for γάρ) and all the principal VSS.

ἐπιτρέψῃ אABC Vetus Lat. Vulg. Rec. ἐπιτρέπῃ with DEFG.

7. οὐ θέλω γάρ. For the reason of this, see passages cited on 1 Corinthians 16:5. St Paul feared that he might have to adopt some strong measures against those who resisted his authority, and he was anxious to remain long enough to remove any feelings of resentment his course of action might have produced.

ἐὰν ὁ κύριος ἐπιτρέψῃ. See James 4:15, and cf. ch. 1 Corinthians 4:19 and Hebrews 6:3.

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