Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 16:7
American Standard Version
For I do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
Amplified® Bible
For I am unwilling to see you right now [just] in passing, but I hope later to remain for some time with you, if the Lord permits.
Contemporary English Version
If the Lord lets me, I would rather come later for a longer visit than to stop off now for only a short visit.
Darby English Version
For I will not see you now in passing, for I hope to remain a certain time with you, if the Lord permit.
Good News Bible
I want to see you more than just briefly in passing; I hope to spend quite a long time with you, if the Lord allows.
International Standard Version
I do not want to see you now just in passing, because I hope to spend some time with you if the Lord permits.
King James Version
For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
New American Standard Bible
For I do not wish to see you now {just} in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits.
New International Version
I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
New King James Version
For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For I do not wish to see you now just in passing; for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits.
Young's Literal Translation
for I do not wish to see you now in the passing, but I hope to remain a certain time with you, if the Lord may permit;