1 Corinthians 16:6

but with you it may be that. shall abide, or even winter, that ye may set me forward on my journey whithersoever. go.

'or even winter' -'spend the winter' (NASV) 'He planned to leave Ephesus sometime after Pentecost (1 Corinthians 16:8). He would spend the summer in visiting the various churches in Macedonia..He would arrive in Corinth sometime during the later summer or fall with the intention of staying there all winter. The ships usually quit sailing in late fall because of the weather. Knowing that he could not travel during that period anyway, Paul desired to spend that time with the church in Corinth.' (Willis p. 604)

Point to Note:

1. Paul did winter at Corinth. (Acts 20:1; Romans 15:25; Romans 16:23). From which he would write the letter to the Romans.

2. 'Or even winter'-Paul knows that circumstances can change his travel plans. In fact. conspiracy in Corinth will eventually drive him out of that city. (Acts 20:3)

3. Paul doesn't desire to immediately come to Corinth. Great opportunities in Ephesus exist (1 Corinthians 16:8-9).

'that ye may set me forward on my journey' -'means more than merely to send along. few friends to see Paul safely aboard ship or to travel. short distance with him on the journey by land. It includes advance preparations for the journey..ship connections, perhaps some travel equipment,. store of food, some clothes, etc..' (Lenski pp. 764-765) See: Romans 15:24; Titus 3:13; Romans 16:2.

'for providing. person with food, money, and traveling companions so as to ensure. safe and successful arrival at his or her destination...Although he has refused to take money while with them..he now offers them the opportunity to assist him on his further journeys..' (Fee p. 819)

'whithersoever. go' -'whatever it be' (Knox); 'on to whatever points. may visit' (Wms). He might accompany the messengers to Jerusalem and he also had desires to visit Spain. (Romans 15:28)