1 Corinthians 16:11

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.

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Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
Let	ἐξουθενήσῃ· exouthenēsē	G1848	contemptible · verb — aorist active subjunctive, 3rd person singular
no	μή mē	G3361	(adverb) not · particle — negative
man	τις tis	G5100	some or any person or object · indefinite pronoun — nominative singular masculine
therefore	οὖν oun	G3767	(adverbially) certainly · conjunction
despise	ἐξουθενέω exouthenéō	G1848	contemptible
him	αὐτὸν auton	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — accusative singular masculine
but	δὲ de	G1161	but · conjunction
conduct	προπέμψατε propempsate	G4311	to send forward · verb — aorist active imperative, 2nd person plural
him	αὐτὸν auton	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — accusative singular masculine
forth	προπέμπω propémpō	G4311	to send forward
in	ἐν en	G1722	"in · preposition
peace	εἰρήνῃ, eirēnē	G1515	peace (literally or figuratively) · noun — dative singular feminine
that	ἵνα ina	G2443	compare G3588 (ὁ)) · conjunction
come	ἔλθῃ elthē	G2064	to come or go (in a great variety of applications · verb — second aorist active subjunctive, 3rd person singular
unto	πρός pros	G4314	a preposition of direction · preposition
me	με· me	G3165	me · personal pronoun — 1st person accusative singular
for	γὰρ gar	G1063	properly · conjunction
for	ἐκδέχομαι ekdechomai	G1551	to accept from some source · verb — present middle or passive deponent indicative, 1st person singular
him	αὐτὸν auton	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — accusative singular masculine
with	μετὰ meta	G3326	properly · preposition
brethren	ἀδελφῶν.¶ adelphōn	G80	a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (m… · noun — genitive plural masculine

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Cross-references

1 Timothy 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Acts 15:33 And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.
Titus 2:15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
1 Corinthians 16:6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.
1 Corinthians 16:10 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
Luke 10:16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.
1 Thessalonians 4:8 He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.
3 John 1:6 Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do wel…

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 16:10-12

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; and not only to direct, but to blame, and censure, and reprove, those who were culpable. They were all in factions, and no doubt the mutual strife and hatred ran very high among them. There were some very rich, as it is probable; and many very proud, upon account both of their outward wealth and spiritual gifts. Proud spirits cannot easily bear reproof. It was reasonable therefore to think young Timothy might be roughly used; hence the apostle warns th…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 16:11

despise--This charge is not given concerning any other of the many messengers whom Paul sent. Ti1 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, HorÃ&brvbr PaulinÃ&brvbr]. conduct--set him on his way with every mark of respect, and with whatever he needs (Tit 3:13). in peace-- (Act 15:33; Heb 11:31). "Peace" is the salutation of kindness and respect in the East; and so it stands for every blessing. Perhaps here there is too a contrast between "peace" and the "contenti…

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Adam Clarke on 1 Corinthians 16:11

Let 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, (εν ειρηνῃ, in safety), as the word is used in Mar 5:34; and Luk 7:50. For I look for him with the brethren - Εκδεχομαι - αυτον μετα των αδελφων. This clause should not be understood as if Paul was expecting certain brethren with Timothy; but it was the brethren that were with Paul that were looking for him; I, with the brethren, am looking for him.

The Church Fathers

Paul mentions Timothy's great merit in order to teach them not only that he should be treated with honor in their company but that once he had made preparations to leave he should be sent on his way with deference, because he was an apostle of the Lord.
— Ambrosiaster, COMMENTARY ON PAUL'S EPISTLES

"Let no one therefore despise him." And not this only doth he demand of them, but also greater honor; wherefore also he saith, "but set him forward in peace;" that is, without fear; causing no fightings or contentions, no enmities or hatreds, but rendering all subjection as to a teacher. "That he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren." This also was the language of one that would alarm them. That is, in order that they might become more considerate, as knowing that all would be told him whatever Timothy's treatment might be, he adds therefore, "for I expect him." And besides, hereby he both shows that Timothy is worthy of their confidence; since being on the point of departing he waits for him; and also signifies the love which he hath towards them, it appearing that for their sakes he sent away one so useful to him.
— John Chrysostom, Homily on 1 Corinthians 44

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Dictionary and topics

Timothy — Honouring God, a young disciple who was Paul’s companion in many of his journeyings. His mother, Eunice, and his grandmother, Lois, are mentioned as eminent for their piety (2 Tim. 1:5). We know…
Contempt · Forbidden towards: Young ministers — Forbidden towards: Young ministers
Timothy · Sent to the Corinthians — Sent to the Corinthians

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1 Corinthians 16:11

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 16:10-12

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 16:11

Adam Clarke on 1 Corinthians 16:11

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

1 Corinthians 16:11

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 16:10-12

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 16:11

Adam Clarke on 1 Corinthians 16:11

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Gill on 1 Corinthians 16:11

John Calvin on 1 Corinthians 16:8-12

Tyndale Open Study Notes on 1 Corinthians 16:11-12