1 Corinthians 16:12

As regards Apollos, the brother, I urged 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 hath a convenient opportunity.

Noyes Bible

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 conduct him on in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.

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

Read all of 1 Corinthians 16

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 3:1For every thing there is a fixed period, and an appointed time to every thing under heaven:—

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

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

Titus 3:4But when the kindness and love for men of God our Saviour 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 1 Corinthians 16:12