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10 Now if (A)Timothy comes, take care that he is with you without fear, for he is doing (B)the Lord’s work, as I also am. 11 (C)So let no one despise him. But (D)send him on his way (E)in peace, so that he may come to me, for I expect him with the brothers.

12 Now concerning (F)Apollos our brother, I encouraged him greatly to come to you with the brothers, and it was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has opportunity.

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10 When Timothy comes, don’t intimidate him. He is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am. 11 Don’t let anyone treat him with contempt. Send him on his way with your blessing when he returns to me. I expect him to come with the other believers.[a]

12 Now about our brother Apollos—I urged him to visit you with the other believers, but he was not willing to go right now. He will see you later when he has the opportunity.

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Footnotes

  1. 16:11 Greek with the brothers; also in 16:12.