16:7a For I do not want to see you now only in passing;

I do not want to come and see you (plur.) now for just a brief time.
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I want to visit you for a long time, longer than I am able to stay right now.

16:7b I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.

I want to stay with you (plur.) for a long time, if the Lord allows me to.
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If the Lord will let me, I hope to have a long visit.

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