I think then, that in view of the time of suffering now imminent, it is best for a man to remain as he is.

Indeed, brothers, the time that remains to us has been shortened; so let those who have wives live as if they had none,

Afterward he was seen at one time by more than five hundred brethren, most of whom are still alive, but some are fallen asleep.

and last of all, as by one born out of due time, he was seen by me also.

I shall remain some time with you; possibly spending the winter, in order that you may help me forward in whatever journey I take.

For I do not wish at this present time to see you merely in passing; but if the Lord permits, I hope to remain some time with you.

As for our Apollos, I have many times urged him to go to you with the others, but he was always unwilling to go to you at this time. He will come, however, whenever he has a good opportunity.