Charles Ellicott 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)

For I will not see you now by the way.—Here again is a reference to his changed intention (See 1 Corinthians 16:5).