1 Corinthians 16:11

Let not therefore any one despise him; but set him forward in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.

Darby Translation

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 Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear; for he works the work of the Lord, even as I.

12Now concerning the brother Apollos, I begged him much that he would go to you with the brethren; but it was not at all [his] will to go now; but he will come when he shall have good opportunity.

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Cross References

Luke 10:16He that hears you hears me; and he that rejects you rejects me; and he that rejects me rejects him that sent me.

1 Corinthians 16:6But perhaps I will stay with you, or even winter with you, that *ye* may set me forward wheresoever I may go.

1 Thessalonians 4:8He therefore that [in this] disregards [his brother], disregards, not man, but God, who has given also his Holy Spirit to you.

Titus 2:15These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise thee.

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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