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1 Corinthians 16:12 KJV
1 Corinthians · chapter 16 · verse 12
As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.1 Corinthians 16:12 · King James Version
1 Corinthians 16:12 in context
10Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
11Let 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.
12As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.
13Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
14Let all your things be done with charity.
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Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- touchingperiabout, concerning, on account of, because of, around, nearG4012 →
- brotheradelphosa brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother…G80 →
- ApollosapollōsApollos = " given by Apollo" , a learned Jew from Alexandria and mighty in the…G625 →
- greatlypolysmany, much, largeG4183 →
- desiredparakaleōto call to one's side, call for, summon, to address, speak to, , which may be done in the…G3870 →
- comeerchomaito come, of persons, to come from one place to another, and used both of persons arriving…G2064 →
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In this passage, I. He recommends Timothy to them, in several particulars. As, 1. He bids them take care that he should be among them without feat, Co1 16:10. Timothy was sent by the apostle to correct the abuses which had crept in among them;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 10-12