because a wide door(A) for effective ministry has opened for me[a]—yet many oppose me. 10 If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear from you, because he is doing the Lord’s work,(B) just as I am. 11 Therefore, no one should look down(C) on him. Send him on his way in peace so he can come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:9 Lit for a door has opened to me, great and effective
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:11 With the brothers may connect with Paul or Timothy.

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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