1 Corinthians 16:11

No one, therefore, should slight him. See him safely on his way to me, for I am expecting him with some of our Brothers.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

10If Timothy comes, take care that he has no cause for feeling anxious while he is with you. He is doing the Master’s work no less than I am.

12As for our Brother Apollos, I have often urged him to go to you with the others. He has, however, been very unwilling to do so as yet; but he will go as soon as he finds a good opportunity.

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Cross References

Luke 10:16He who listens to you is listening to me, and he who rejects you is rejecting me; while he who rejects me is rejecting him who sent me as his Messenger.”

1 Corinthians 16:6And I shall probably make some stay with you or, perhaps, remain for the winter, so that you may yourselves send me on my way, wherever I may be going.

1 Thessalonians 4:8Therefore he who disregards this warning disregards, not man, but God who gives you his Holy Spirit.

Titus 2:15Speak of all this, and encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let any one despise you.

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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