1 Corinthians 16:12
As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.
King James Version
In Context
13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 3:1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
Acts 15:34Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
1 Corinthians 3:5Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
Titus 3:4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 16:11-13
The Apostle Recommends Timothy; General Directions. ( a. d. 57.) 10 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren. 12 As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time. In… Read the whole commentary →