1 Corinthians 16:11

See then that he has the honour which is right. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me: for I am looking for him with the brothers.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

10Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear; because he is doing the Lord's work, even as I am:

12But as for Apollos, the brother, I had a great desire for him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not his pleasure to come now; but he will come when he has a chance.

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Cross References

Luke 10:16Whoever gives ear to you, gives ear to me; and whoever is against you, is against me; and whoever is against me, is against him who sent me.

1 Corinthians 16:6But I may be with you for a time, or even for the winter, so that you may see me on my way, wherever I go.

1 Thessalonians 4:8Whoever, then, goes against this word, goes against not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.

Titus 2:15On all these points give teaching and help, and make clear what is right with all authority. Let all men give you honour.

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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