1 Corinthians 16:11

Therefore, let no one despise him. Instead, lead him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am awaiting him with the brothers.

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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 arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do.

12But concerning our brother, Apollo, I am letting you know that I pleaded with him greatly to go to you with the brothers, and clearly it was not his will to go at this time. But he will arrive when there is a space of time for him.

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Cross References

Luke 10:16Whoever hears you, hears me. And whoever despises you, despises me. And whoever despises me, despises him who sent me.”

1 Corinthians 16:6And perhaps I will stay with you, and even spend the winter, so that you may lead me on my way, whenever I depart.

1 Thessalonians 4:8And so, whoever despises these teachings, does not despise man, but God, who has even provided his Holy Spirit within us.

Titus 2:15Speak and exhort and argue these things with all authority. Let no one despise you.

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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