1 Corinthians 16:12

Now 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.

Darby Translation

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 therefore any one despise him; but set him forward in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.

13Be vigilant; stand fast in the faith; quit yourselves like men; be strong.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 3:1To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens:

Acts 15:34Not available

Acts 24:25And as he reasoned concerning righteousness, and temperance, and the judgment about to come, Felix, being filled with fear, answered, Go for the present, and when I get an opportunity I will send for thee;

1 Corinthians 3:5Who then is Apollos, and who Paul? Ministering servants, through whom ye have believed, and as the Lord has given to each.

Titus 3:4But when the kindness and love to man of our Saviour God 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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