1 Corinthians 16:12

But of Apolo, my brethren, I begged much to come to you with the brethren; nevertheless it was not his will to come to you; but when there shall be opportunity he will come to you.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

11Wherefore let no man despise him, but conduct him in peace, that he may come to me; for I wait for him with the brethren.

13WATCH, and stand in the faith; be manful and be strong.

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Cross References

Acts 24:25And as he discoursed with them of righteousness, and of holiness, and of the judgment which is to come, Felix was filled with fear, and he said, Now go, and when I have opportunity I will send for thee.

1 Corinthians 3:5For who is Paulos, or who Apollo, but ministers by whom you have believed and each as the Lord gave to him?

Titus 3:4But when appeared the goodness and mercy of Aloha our Saviour,

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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