19But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power.
The truth is that Paul does intend to come to Corinth, if the Lord wills (see James 4:15). At the end of the letter (1 Corinthians 16:5–9), he will give more detail regarding his travel plans.
19 But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power.