1 Corinthians 16:11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 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, 1 Cor. 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,... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:1-12

16:1-12 With regard to the collection for the people of Christ, do you too follow the instructions which I gave to the Churches of Galatia. Every first day of the week each of you must put by and save up whatever his prosperity demands, so that there may be no need to take collections when I arrive. Whenever I arrive, I will send whoever you approve by letter to take your gifts to Jerusalem. If it is fitting for me to go, too, they will travel with me. I will come to you after I have passed... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:11

Let no man therefore despise him ,.... On account of his youth; see 1 Timothy 4:12 , or neglect to take care of him, which would be to despise him, since he was employed in such an honourable work, equally as the apostle himself: hence it is manifest, that as the lives of Gospel ministers ought to be defended and secured by those to whom they minister, their persons ought to be treated with esteem and respect. But conduct him forth in peace ; when he takes his leave, wish him all... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 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 Mark 5:34 ; and Luke 7:50 . For I look for him with the brethren - Εκδεχομαι - αυτον μετα των αδελφων . This clause... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:11

Verse 11 11.Let no man, therefore, despise him Here we have a second charge, that they may not despise him — perhaps because he was as yet of a youthful age, which usually draws forth less respect. He wishes them, therefore, to take care, that there be no hinderance in the way of this faithful minister of Christ being held in due esteem — unless, perhaps, it be that Paul reckoned this very thing to be an evidence of contempt, if they were not concerned, as it became them to be, in reference to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:1-18

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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:6-18

St. Paul and his purposes; his friends; earnest exhortation. If the apostle were before us in his Epistles as an inspired man of genius only, whose intellect teemed with great thoughts, and whose heart was absorbed in supplying fervency to those thoughts, his hold upon us would be weakened. The man has nothing about him of the intellectualist. Among the varieties of mind and character that have arisen from time to time in the development of humanity, turn for a moment to the ideal of an... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:10-12

Wholesome teaching for the older ministers. "Now if Timotheus come, see that he maybe with you," etc. Taking these verses as the foundation for an address to the senior ministers of the gospel, we say to them— 1. SHOW A TENDER REGARD FOR THE INTERESTS OF YOUNG MINISTERS . "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." Timothy was young in years and in the faith as well; a man, too, perhaps of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:11

Let no man therefore despise him. His youth and modesty seemed to invite a contempt which was only too consonant with the character of the Corinthians. I look for him with the brethren . There was a reason for adding this. The Corinthians would see that any unkindness or contempt shown towards Timothy would at once be reported to St. Paul. Who "the brethren" are is not mentioned, for in Acts 19:22 we are only told that Timothy was accompanied by Erastus. Perhaps St. Paul means with the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:11

Let 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 should not despise him because be was a... read more

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