1 Corinthians 16:12

But as touching Apollos the brother, I besought him much to come unto you with the brethren: and it was not at all his will to come now; but he will come when he shall have opportunity.

ASV Byzantine Text

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 set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren.

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

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 3:1For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:

Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me.

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

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