Ambrosiaster : Knowing that he has a lot to do in Corinth, Paul does not want to pass through on his way somewhere else but to spend time with them when he comes. — COMMENTARY ON PAUL'S EPISTLES John Chrysostom : "For I do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope to tarry awhile with you, if the Lord permit." Now these things he said, both to signify his love and also to terrify the sinners, not however openly, but with outward demonstration of friendship. — Homily on 1 Corinthians 43