1 Corinthians 16:12

But, concerning Apollos the brother, much, did I beseech him, that he would come unto you, with the brethren, but there was, by no means, any will, that he should come, now;—he will come, however, as soon as he hath good opportunity.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

11Let no one then despise him; and set ye him forward in peace, that he may come unto me, for I expect him with the brethren.

13Be on the watch, stand firm in the faith, be men—be strong;

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 3:1For, every thing, there is a season,—and a time for every pursuit, under the heavens:—

Acts 24:25And, as he was reasoning of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix, becoming greatly afraid, answered—For the present, be going thy way, and, when I find an opportunity, I will send for thee,—

1 Corinthians 3:5What then is Apollos? and, what is Paul? ministers through whom ye believed, and, each, as the Lord, gave to him.

Titus 3:4But, when, the graciousness and affection for man of our Saviour God, shone 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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