10 Now if (A)Timothy comes, see that he [a]has no reason to be afraid while among you, for he is doing (B)the Lord’s work, as I also am. 11 (C)So do not look down on him, anyone. 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 our brother (F)Apollos, I strongly encouraged him 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 the opportunity.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 16:10 Lit is with you without reason to fear

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