2 Corinthians 1:16

Therefore, being sent on their way by the church, they were passing through both Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting in detail the conversion of the Gentiles, and were bringing great joy to all the brothers.

Now after these things were finished, Paul purposed in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem after he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.”

For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to share with the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I shall know, not the words of those who are puffed up but their power.

For I do not wish to see you now just in passing, for I hope to remain with you for some time, if the Lord permits.