1 Corinthians 16:8-12

8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

9because a door of great opportunity stands wide open for me, but there are many opponents.

10Now if Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I am too.

11So then, let no one treat him with contempt. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him with the brothers.

12With regard to our brother Apollos: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was simply not his intention to come now. He will come when he has the opportunity.