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, see to it that he does not have anything to be afraid of while he is with you, for he is doing the Lord’s work as I am. 11 Therefore, no one should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me, because I am expecting him along with the brothers.

12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other[a] brothers, but he was not inclined to do so just now. However, he will visit you[b] when the time is right.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 16:12 The Gk. lacks other
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:12 The Gk. lacks you