1 Corinthians 16:12

And touching our brother Apollo, I give you to understand, that I much entreated him to come unto you with the breatheren: and indeed it was not his will at all to come at this time. But he will come when he shall have leisure.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 no man therefore despise him, but conduct ye him on his way in peace: that he may come to me. For I look for him with the breatheren.

13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith,do manfully, and be strengthened.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 3:1All things have their season, and in their times all things pass under heaven.

Acts 15:34But it seemed good unto Silas to remain there; and Judas alone departed to Jerusalem.

Acts 24:25And as he treated of justice, and chastity, and of the judgment to come, Felix being terrified, answered: For this time, go thy way: but when I have a convenient time, I will send for thee.

1 Corinthians 3:5The ministers of him whom you have believed; and to every one as the Lord hath given.

Titus 3:4But when the goodness and kindness of God our Savior 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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