1 Corinthians 16:12

As 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.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

11Therefore, 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.

13Watch ye, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be valiant.

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Cross References

Acts 15:34But it was the pleasure of Silas to remain there.

Acts 24:25And while he was discoursing with them on righteousness, and on holiness, and on the future judgment, Felix was filled with fear; and he said: For the present time, go: and when I have opportunity, I will send for thee.

1 Corinthians 3:5For, who is Paul, or who is Apollos, but the ministers by whom ye believed, each one as the Lord gave to him?

Titus 3:4But when the kindness and compassion of God our Life-giver was revealed,

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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