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for a great and effective[a] door has opened to me, and there are many opposing.

Timothy May Come Before Me: Take Care of Him

10 But if Timothy comes, see that he may come-to-be with you fearlessly[b]. For he is working the work of the Lord as I also. 11 Therefore let no one treat him with contempt. And send him forward in peace in order that he may come to me, for I am waiting-for him with the brothers.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:9 Or, active.
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:10 Paul was really concerned about Timothy’s age, since he writes 1 Tim 4:12 some eight to ten years later.

because a great door for effective work has opened to me,(A) and there are many who oppose me.

10 When Timothy(B) comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord,(C) just as I am. 11 No one, then, should treat him with contempt.(D) Send him on his way(E) in peace(F) so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.

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