1 Corinthians 16:11

Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

10Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

12Now concerning Apollos the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.

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Cross References

Luke 10:16Whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever rejects you rejects me. Whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me.”

1 Corinthians 16:6But with you it may be that I will stay with you, or even winter with you, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.

1 Thessalonians 4:8Therefore he who rejects this doesn’t reject man, but God, who has also given his Holy Spirit to you.

Titus 2:15Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one despise you.

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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