1 Corinthians 16:12

And concerning Apollos the brother, I besought him much to come to you with the brethren; and it was not at all his will to come at this time, but he will come when he shall have a convenient time.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

13Watch, stand fast in the faith, acquit you like men, be strong.

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Cross References

Acts 15:34But it pleased Silas to abide there still[15:34].

Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and the judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered: Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

1 Corinthians 3:5Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to each one?

Titus 3:4But when the kindness and the love toward man of our Savior 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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