Albert Barnes Commentary 2 Corinthians 1:16

"and by you to pass into Macedonia, and again from Macedonia to come unto you, and of you to be set forward on my journey unto Judaea." — 2 Corinthians 1:16 (ASV)

And to pass by you. This means through (di) you; that is, through your city or province, or to include you, as we say, on his way. His plan was to pass through Corinth and Achaia on his journey.

This was not the direct route from Ephesus to Macedonia. An inspection of a map (see the map of Asia Minor prefixed to the Notes on the Acts of the Apostles) will show at a glance that the direct route was the one he finally decided to take—by Troas.

Yet he had planned to go out of his way to visit you, and perhaps also intended to make a longer visit on his return. However, he had been led to abandon the first part of this plan.

Into Macedonia. This refers to a part of Greece bordered by Thrace on the north, Thessaly on the south, Epirus on the west, and the Aegean Sea on the east. (See Barnes on Acts 16:9.)

And of you to be brought on my way. This means to be escorted or assisted by you on my journey. (See Barnes on 1 Corinthians 16:6.)

Toward Judea. His purpose in going to Judea was to deliver the collection for the poor saints, which he had taken great pains to gather from the churches of the Gentiles. (See Barnes on Romans 15:25 and Romans 15:26.)

Compare 1 Corinthians 16:3–4.

The word “brought” can also mean “conducted.” The phrase “my way” is used similarly in Acts 21:5.