5. Now I will visit you after I have passed through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.
6. And perhaps I will stay with you, and even spend the winter, so that you may lead me on my way, whenever I depart.
7. For I am not willing to see you now only in passing, since I hope that I may remain with you for some length of time, if the Lord permits.
8. But I must remain at Ephesus, even until Pentecost.
9. For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries.
10. Now if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do.
11. Therefore, let no one despise him. Instead, lead him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am awaiting him with the brothers.