1 Corinthians 16:12

And about Apollos the brother, I urged him much that he would come to you with the brothers, and it was not at all his will that he should come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.

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In The King James Version

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 Context

11Let not any man therefore disparage him, but send him forth in peace, so that he may come to me, for I expect him with the brothers.

13Watch ye, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 3:1For everything there is a season, and a time for very purpose under heaven:

Acts 15:34[This verse is not in the majority of the Greek manuscripts.]

Acts 24:25And as he discoursed about righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment going to be, Felix, having become afraid, answered, Go now, and having a convenient time, I will summon thee.

1 Corinthians 3:5Who therefore is Paul and who is Apollos? But rather helpers through whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to each man.

Titus 3:4But when the kindness and philanthropy of God our Savior 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 →

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