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 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.