1 Corinthians 16:12

1 Corinthians 16:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time.

Context of 1 Corinthians 16:12

10If Timothy comes, make sure that he doesn’t have anything to be afraid of while he is with you. He’s doing the Lord’s work as I am, 11so no one should treat him with contempt. Without quarreling, give him your support for his trip so that he may come to me. I’m expecting him to arrive with the other Christians. Concerning Apollos, our brother in the Christian faith: I tried hard to get him to visit you with the other Christians. He didn’t want to at this time. However, he will visit you when he has an opportunity. 13Be alert. Be firm in the Christian faith. Be courageous and strong. 14Do everything with love.

1 Corinthians 16:12 word by word

Περὶ δὲ Ἀπολλῶ τοῦ ἀδελφοῦ, πολλὰ παρεκάλεσα αὐτὸν ἵνα ἔλθῃ πρὸς ὑμᾶς μετὰ τῶν ἀδελφῶν· καὶ πάντως οὐκ ἦν θέλημα ἵνα νῦν ἔλθῃ, ἐλεύσεται δὲ ὅταν εὐκαιρήσῃ.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Asδέde · thenG1161
• touchingπερίperi · aboutG4012
• brotherὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• brotherἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• ApollosἈπολλῶςApollōs · ApollosG625
• Iπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
• greatlyπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• toἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• comeἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• youσύsu · youG4771
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• butκαίkai · andG2532
• his willθέλημαthelēma · will/desireG2307
• wasεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• notοὐou · noG3756
• at allπάντωςpantōs · surelyG3843
• at this timeνῦνnun · nowG3568
• whenὅτανhotan · when(-ever)G3752
• he shall have convenient timeεὐκαιρέωeukaireō · to have opportunityG2119

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 16:12

• 1 Corinthians 1:12This is what I mean: Each of you is saying, “I follow Paul,” or “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.”
• 1 Corinthians 3:5Who is Apollos? Who is Paul? They are servants who helped you come to faith. Each did what the Lord gave him to do.
• Acts 18:24A Jew named Apollos, who had been born in Alexandria, arrived in the city of Ephesus. He was an eloquent speaker and knew how to use the Scriptures in a powerful way.
• Acts 19:1While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior provinces to get to the city of Ephesus. He met some disciples in Ephesus
• Ecclesiastes 3:1Everything has its own time, and there is a specific time for every activity under heaven:
• Mark 6:21An opportunity finally came on Herod’s birthday. Herod gave a dinner for his top officials, army officers, and the most important people of Galilee.
• Acts 24:25As Paul discussed the subjects of God’s approval, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became afraid and said, “That’s enough for now. You can go. When I find time, I’ll send for you again.”

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 16:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12As touching our brother Apollos - It appears from this that the brethren, of whom the apostle speaks in the preceding verse, were then with him at Ephesus; I, with the brethren, greatly desired to come. But his will was not at all to come - As there had been a faction set up in the name of Apollos at Corinth, he probably thought it not prudent to go thither at this time, lest his presence might be the means of giving it either strength or countenance.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12As touching our brother Apollos - Tyndale renders this, “To speak of brother Apollo.” In regard to Apollos, see the note at 1 Corinthians 1:12. His will was not at all to come at this time - It is probable that there were matters which detained him, or which required his presence in Ephesus. It is not known why Apollos had left Corinth, but it has been supposed that it was on account of the dissensions which existed there. For the same reason he might not…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-12Verses 10-12 Timothy came to do the work of the Lord. Therefore to vex his spirit, would be to grieve the Holy Spirit; to despise him, would be to despise Him that sent him. Those who work the work of the Lord, should be treated with tenderness and respect. Faithful ministers will not be jealous of each other. It becomes the ministers of the gospel to show concern for each other's reputation and usefulness.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11-12our brother Apollos: Refer to study note on 1 Corinthians 1:12.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. Apollos, I greatly desired ... to come unto you--He says this lest they should suspect that he from jealousy prevented Apollos' coming to them; perhaps they had expressly requested Apollos to be sent to them. Apollos was not at Ephesus when Paul wrote (compare 1Co 16:19, and 1Co 1:1). Probably Apollos' unwillingness to go to Corinth at this time was because, being aware of the undue admiration of his rhetorical style which led astray many at Corinth…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings