[16:5] I shall come to you after I have gone through Macedonia—for I have to go through Macedonia.
[16:6] I shall probably spend some time with you, perhaps the whole winter, and then you can help me to continue my trip, wherever it is I shall go next.
[16:7] 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.
[16:8] I will stay here in Ephesus until the day of Pentecost.
[16:9] There is a real opportunity here for great and worthwhile work, even though there are many opponents.
[16:10] If Timothy comes your way, be sure to make him feel welcome among you, because he is working for the Lord, just as I am.
[16:11] No one should look down on him, but you must help him continue his trip in peace, so that he will come back to me; for I am expecting him back with the believers.
[16:12] Now, about brother Apollos. I have often encouraged him to visit you with the other believers, but he is not completely convinced that he should go at this time. When he gets the chance, however, he will go.