1 Corinthians 16:12

Regarding our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to go to you with the brethren: but it was not at all his desire to go at this time; but he will come when he has the opportunity.

Revised King James 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

11Therefore, let no man despise him: but send him forth in peace, that he may come to me: for I am expecting him with the brethren.

13Be watchful, stand fast in the faith, act like men, be strong.

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Cross References

Acts 15:34[But it pleased Silas to remain there.]

Acts 24:25And as he reasoned with them about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was frightened, and answered, Go your way for now; when I have a convenient opportunity, I will call for you.

1 Corinthians 3:5Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each his task?

Titus 3:4But when the kindness and love of God our Saviour appeared,

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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