What does 1 Corinthians 16:7 mean?

1 Corinthians 16:7 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Corinthians 16:7 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

5Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

6And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

7For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

8But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

9For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

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