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1 Corinthians 16:11

What does 1 Corinthians 16:11 mean?

A plain-English look at 1 Corinthians 16:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What 1 Corinthians 16:11 means

Paul adds that no one should despise Timothy. Instead, the church must send him on his way in peace, enabling him to rejoin Paul and the brethren. The command recognizes how easily a congregation can either make or mar a minister’s work by its attitude. Timothy’s work is the Lord’s; thus, support and esteem are due. Peaceful departure implies he should be neither hindered nor harassed. Paul expects him back with companions, suggesting coordinated ministry. The underlying point is simple: honor God’s servants, for in doing so you honor the Lord whose work they do.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct ye him on his way in peace, that he may come to me. For I look for him with the brethren.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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.

Context

This continues the appeal of verse 10 concerning Timothy. The aim is a respectful, safe, and joyful partnership, not a strained or suspicious one. With Timothy’s instructions complete, verse 12 addresses Apollos, whose immediate plans differ from Paul’s desires. The sequence underlines that leaders can serve together without rivalry, and churches should not foster factions. After these coworker notes, Paul will deliver concise, powerful admonitions in verses 13–14 that summarize the posture the Corinthians need.

v.10Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do:

v.11This passage

v.12But as touching Apollos the brother, I besought him much to come unto you with the brethren: and it was not at all his will to come now; but he will come when he shall have opportunity.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 10:16

    He that heareth you heareth me; and he that rejecteth you rejecteth me; and he that rejecteth me rejecteth him that sent me.

  • 1 Timothy 4:12

    Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:8

    Therefore he that rejecteth, rejecteth not man, but God, who giveth his Holy Spirit unto you.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:10

    Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do:

  • 3 John 1:6

    who bare witness to thy love before the church: whom thou wilt do well to set forward on their journey worthily of God:

  • 1 Corinthians 16:6

    but with you it may be that I shall abide, or even winter, that ye may set me forward on my journey whithersoever I go.

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