1 Corinthians 16:12

As it respects Apollos my brother, I urged him much to go to you with the brethren, yet he was not at all inclined to go now; but he will go when he has a suitable time.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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

11Therefore, let no one despise him; but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come to me: for I look for him with the brethren.

13Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, be men, be resolute.

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Cross References

Acts 15:34But it pleased Silas to remain there.

Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered: For the present withdraw; when I have a convenient season, I will call for you.

1 Corinthians 3:5Who, then, is Paul? and who is Apollos? Ministers by whom you have believed, even as the Lord gave to each one.

Titus 3:4But when the kindness and philanthropy of God our Savior appeared, he saved us,

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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