A.T. Robertson Commentary 1 Corinthians 16:7

"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." — 1 Corinthians 16:7 (ASV)

Now by the way (αρτ εν παροδω). Like our "by the way" (παροδος), incidentally.

If the Lord permit (εαν ο Κυριος επιτρεψη). Condition of the third class. Paul did everything εν Κυριω (Cf. Acts 18:21).