1 Corinthians 16 · Verse 11

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.
1 Corinthians 16:11, King James Version

1 Corinthians 16:11 in other translations

BSBNo one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
WEBTherefore 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.
ASVlet no man therefore despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren.
YLTno one, then, may despise him; and send ye him forward in peace, that he may come to me, for I expect him with the brethren;
DARBYLet not therefore any one despise him; but set him forward in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.
BBESee then that he has the honour which is right. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me: for I am looking for him with the brothers.
WebsterLet no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come to me: for I look for him with the brethren.

What does 1 Corinthians 16:11 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
11. 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 whatever he needs (Tit 3:13). in peace--(Ac 15:33; He 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 "contentions" prevalent at Corinth (1Co 1:11). I look for him--He and Titus were appointed to meet Paul in Troas, whither the apostle purposed proceeding from Ephesus (2Co 2:12, 13). Paul thus claims their respect for Timothy as one whom he felt so necessary to himself as "look for" to him [Theophylact]. with the brethren--Others besides Erastus accompanied Timothy to Macedonia (compare 1Co 16:12; Ac 19:22).

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 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, 1Timm 4:12; and he here urges on the Corinthians, that they should not despise him because he was a young man, and comparatively inexperienced. A minister of the gospel, though young, should receive the respect that is due to his office; and if he conducts himself in accordance with his high calling, his youth should be no barrier to the confidence and affection of even aged and experienced Christians. It should be rather a reason why they should treat him with affection, and encourage him in his work.

But conduct him forth in peace. That is, when he leaves you. Attend him on his way, and help him forward on his journey to me. 1Cor 16:6.

For I look for him with the brethren. Erastus accompanied Timothy in this journey, (Acts 19:22,) and probably there were others with him. Titus also had been sent to Corinth, (2Cor 12:17,18;) and it is not improbable that Paul had desired Titus to bring with him to Ephesus some of the Corinthian brethren, as he might need their assistance there. --Grotius.

(e) "despise him" 1Timm 4:12 (f) "conduct him forth in peace" 1Timm 4:12

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 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.

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:10-12

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.

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1 Corinthians 16:11 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

μήmēNotG3361
τιςtisanyoneG5100
οὖνounthereforeG3767
αὐτὸνautonhimG846
ἐξουθενήσῃ·exouthenēsēmay despise;G1848
προπέμψατεpropempsatedo equipG4311
δὲdehoweverG1161
αὐτὸνautonhimG846
ἐνeninG1722
εἰρήνῃ,eirēnēpeace,G1515
ἵναinaso thatG2443
ἔλθῃelthēhe may comeG2064
πρόςprostoG4314
με·meme;G3165
ἐκδέχομαιekdechomaiI am expectingG1551
γὰρgarforG1063
αὐτὸνautonhimG846
μετὰmetawithG3326
τῶνtōntheG3588
ἀδελφῶν.¶adelphōnbrothers.G80

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 1 Corinthians 16:11

  • 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.

  • Titus 2:15

    These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

  • Acts 15:33

    And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 well:

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:8

    He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.

  • 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.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
no.
10; Lu 10:16; 1Th 4:8; 1Ti 4:12; Tit 2:15
but.
6; Ac 15:33; 3Jo 1:6

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Context

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:12

    As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.

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1 Corinthians 16:11 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Por tanto, nadie le tenga en poco; antes, llevadlo en paz, para que venga á mí: porque lo espero con los hermanos.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Que personne donc ne le méprise; mais faites-lui la conduite en paix, afin qu’il vienne vers moi, car je l’attends avec les frères.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Es verachte ihn nun niemand. Geleitet ihn aber in Frieden, auf daß er zu mir komme; denn ich erwarte ihn mit den Brüdern.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Ne quis ergo illum spernat: deducite autem illum in pace, ut veniat ad me: exspecto enim illum cum fratribus.