1 Corinthians 16:11

Therefore, let no one despise him; but conduct him on in peace, that he may come to me; for I wait for him with the brethren.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

10And if Timothy come to you, see that he may be without fear among you; for he doeth the work of the Lord, as I do.

12As for Apollos, my brethren, I entreated him much to go with the brethren to you; but his inclination was not to go to you now; but when he shall have opportunity, he will go to you.

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Cross References

Luke 10:16He that heareth you, heareth me; and he that despiseth you, despiseth me; and he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me.

1 Corinthians 16:6And perhaps I shall remain with you, or winter with you; that ye may accompany me whither I go.

1 Thessalonians 4:8He therefore who spurneth, spurneth not man but God, who hath given his Holy Spirit in you.

Titus 2:15These things speak thou, and exhort, and inculcate, with all authority; and 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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