1st Corinthians Chapter 16 verse 11 Holy Bible
let no man therefore despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren.
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See then that he has the honour which is right. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me: for I am looking for him with the brothers.
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Let not therefore any one despise him; but set him forward in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.
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Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
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Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.
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no one, then, may despise him; and send ye him forward in peace, that he may come to me, for I expect him with the brethren;
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 11. - Let no man therefore despise him. His youth and modesty seemed to invite a contempt which was only too consonant with the character of the Corinthians. I look for him with the brethren. There was a reason for adding this. The Corinthians would see that any unkindness or contempt shown towards Timothy would at once be reported to St. Paul. Who "the brethren" are is not mentioned, for in Acts 19:22 we are only told that Timothy was accompanied by Erastus. Perhaps St. Paul means with the brethren who conveyed this letter (see ver. 12), and who, as he supposed, would meet with Timothy at Corinth, or fall in with him on their return to meet St. Paul in Macedonia. One of these brethren must have been Titus (2 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Corinthians 7:6, 7), and there were two others.
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(11) For I look for him with the brethren.--Timothy and Erastus (Acts 19:22) had been sent through Macedonia to Corinth some time before this Epistle was written, but when they had been despatched the full knowledge of the state of affairs at Corinth had not reached St. Paul. Now that he knows how very bad is the condition of the Corinthian Church, and what need it has of vigorous treatment, he sends not only his Epistle, but with it Titus and two other brethren. (See 2Corinthians 8:18; 2Corinthians 8:22-23.) In energy and firmness of character Titus was a striking contrast to Timothy, while he equally shared the spirit and confidence of St. Paul. (See Introduction, and 2 Corinthians 7, 8) He therefore was not only a bearer of this Epistle, but one fully competent and willing to deal energetically with the recalcitrant spirit of some sections of the Corinthian Church. The Apostle here expresses the hope that Timothy may join Titus and his party when they take their departure from Corinth.
