For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

Matthew 3:15
"Let it be so now," Jesus replied. "It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way." Then John permitted Him.

Acts 18:21
But as he left, he said, "I will come back to you if God is willing." And he set sail from Ephesus.

1 Corinthians 4:19
But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.

2 Corinthians 1:15
Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.

For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.