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7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
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[AD 384] Ambrosiaster on 1 Corinthians 16:7
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.

Source: COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES
[AD 407] John Chrysostom on 1 Corinthians 16:7
"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.

Source: Homily 43 on First Corinthians