1 Corinthians 16:11

1 Corinthians 16:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.
• English Standard Version (ESV)So let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, that he may return to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.

Context of 1 Corinthians 16:11

9There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me. 10When Timothy comes, don’t intimidate him. He is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am. Don’t let anyone treat him with contempt. Send him on his way with your blessing when he returns to me. I expect him to come with the other believers. 12Now about our brother Apollos—I urged him to visit you with the other believers, but he was not willing to go right now. He will see you later when he has the opportunity. 13Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.

1 Corinthians 16:11 word by word

μή τις οὖν αὐτὸν ἐξουθενήσῃ· προπέμψατε δὲ αὐτὸν ἐν εἰρήνῃ, ἵνα ἔλθῃ πρός με· ἐκδέχομαι γὰρ αὐτὸν μετὰ τῶν ἀδελφῶν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Letἐξουθενέωexoutheneō · to rejectG1848
• noμήmē · notG3361
• manτιςtis · oneG5100
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• butδέde · thenG1161
• conductπροπέμπωpropempō · to help on the wayG4311
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē · peaceG1515
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• he may comeἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
• untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• forγάρgar · forG1063
• I look forἐκδέχομαιekdechomai · to wait forG1551
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• the brethrenὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 16:11

• 1 Corinthians 16:10When Timothy comes, don’t intimidate him. He is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.
• Luke 10:16Then he said to the disciples, “Anyone who accepts your message is also accepting me. And anyone who rejects you is rejecting me. And anyone who rejects me is rejecting God, who sent me.”
• 1 Thessalonians 4:8Therefore, anyone who refuses to live by these rules is not disobeying human teaching but is rejecting God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.
• 1 Timothy 4:12Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
• 1 Corinthians 16:6Perhaps I will stay awhile with you, possibly all winter, and then you can send me on my way to my next destination.
• Acts 15:33They stayed for a while, and then the believers sent them back to the church in Jerusalem with a blessing of peace.
• 3 John 1:6They have told the church here of your loving friendship. Please continue providing for such teachers in a manner that pleases God.

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 16:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Let no man - despise him - Let none pretend to say that he has not full authority from God to do the work of an evangelist. But conduct him forth in peace - I believe, with Bp. Pearce, that this clause should be translated and pointed thus: accompany him upon his journey, that he may come unto me in peace, ( ͅ, in safety), as the word is used in Mark 5:34; and Luke 7:50. For I look for him with the brethren - - . This clause should not be understood as if…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Let no man, therefore, despise him - Let no one despise him on account of his youth and inexperience. It is probable that some of the more wealthy and proud, some who valued themselves on their wisdom and experience, would be disposed to look upon him with contempt. On another occasion, he directed Timothy so to live as that no one should have occasion to despise him on account of his youth 1 Timothy 4:12; and he here urges on the Corinthians, that they…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. 1111. despise--This charge is not given concerning any other of the many messengers whom Paul sent. 1Ti 4:12 accounts for it (compare Psa 119:141). He was a young man, younger probably than those usually employed in the Christian missions; whence Paul apprehending lest he should, on that account, be exposed to contempt, cautions him, "Let no man despise thy youth" [Paley, Horæ Paulinæ]. conduct--set him on his way with every mark of respect, and with…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 16:11

• Church
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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