1 Corinthians 16:12

As concerning 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.

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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 man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

13Watch all of you, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 3:1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Acts 15:34Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.

Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, wilful restrain, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go your way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for you.

1 Corinthians 3:5Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom all of you believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?

Titus 3:4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man 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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