10 (A)When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for (B)he is doing (C)the work of the Lord, as I am. 11 So (D)let no one despise him. (E)Help him on his way (F)in peace, that he may return to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.

Final Instructions

12 Now concerning (G)our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will[a] to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:12 Or God's will for him

10 If Timothy comes to you, be sure that he has no reason to be afraid while he’s with you, because he does the work of the Lord just like I do. 11 So don’t let anyone disrespect him, but send him on in peace so he can join me. I’m waiting for him along with the brothers and sisters. 12 Concerning Apollos our brother: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the brothers and sisters, but he didn’t want to go now. He’ll come when he has an opportunity.

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