1 Corinthians 16:11

therefore let no one snub him. But send him forth in peace, in order that he may come to me: for I await him with the brethren.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

10But if Timothy may come, see that he may be with you without fear; for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I also:

12But concerning brother Apollos, I entreated him much, that he may come to you with the brethren: but it was not altogether his will that he may come now; but he will come when he may have opportunity.

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Cross References

Luke 10:16He that heareth you heareth me; he that rejecteth you rejecteth me; and he that rejecteth me rejecteth Him that sent me.

1 Corinthians 16:6and perhaps I may abide with you, and even spend the winter with you, in order that you may send me forward whithersoever I may go.

1 Thessalonians 4:8Therefore the one rejecting (sanctification), does not reject man, but God, who indeed gives to you his Holy Spirit.

Titus 2:15Speak these things and exhort and convict with all authority; let no one despise thee.

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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