1 Corinthians 16:11

Whenever he comes to me, send him on his way in peace, for I am expecting him with the other brothers.

Montgomery New Testament

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

10If Timothy come, see to it that he is among you without trepidation; for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I am, so let no one disparage him.

12As for our Apollos, I have many times urged him to go to you with the others, but he was always unwilling to go to you at this time. He will come, however, whenever he has a good opportunity.

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Cross References

Luke 10:16"He who listens to you listens to me. and he who rejects you, rejects me; he who rejects me, rejects him who sent me."

1 Corinthians 16:6I shall remain some time with you; possibly spending the winter, in order that you may help me forward in whatever journey I take.

1 Thessalonians 4:8So that he who rejects this is not rejecting man, but the God who gave you his Holy Spirit.

Titus 2:15Thus speak, exhort, 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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