1 Corinthians 16:12

Now 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.

World English Bible British with Deuterocanon

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

11Therefore 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.

13Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! 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 24:25As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgement to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you.”

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

Titus 3:4But when the kindness of God our Saviour and his love towards mankind 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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