Parodos describes a brief passing visit rather than remaining for a longer time.

The attested use contrasts seeing others only briefly while passing through with staying with them for some time.

1. A brief visit while passing through · dominant

   In 1 Corinthians 16:7, the dative singular feminine form occurs in the contrast between seeing the recipients only briefly and remaining with them for some time; the APB renders the clause "to see you now only in passing."

   1 Corinthians 16:7

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 1 Corinthians 16:7, the APB presents the contrast with "only in passing,".