1 Corinthians 16:12

As 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.

Montgomery New Testament

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

11Whenever he comes to me, send him on his way in peace, for I am expecting him with the other brothers.

13Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, be manly, be strong.

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Cross References

Acts 15:34Silas, however, stayed with them.

Acts 24:25And as he reasoned about morality, self-control, and the future judgment, Felix was terrified, and said, "For the present go on your way, and when I find a convenient season, I will send for you."

1 Corinthians 3:5What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Just ministers through whom you have believed, and each doing the work that the Lord gave him.

Titus 3:4But when the kindness of God our Saviour, And his love toward men shined forth,

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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