Now concerning Apollos the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
1 Corinthians 16:12 in context
1 Corinthians 16:9–15
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for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
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Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
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Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.
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Now concerning Apollos the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers, but it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.
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Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!
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Let all that you do be done in love.
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Now I beg you, brothers—you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints—
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