11 Let 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.
And having passed some time [there], they were let go in peace from the brethren to those who sent them.
Let no one despise thy youth, but be a model of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise thee.
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear; for he works the work of the Lord, even as I.
He therefore that [in this] disregards [his brother], disregards, not man, but God, who has given also his Holy Spirit to you.
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Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16 Matthew Henry Commentary
Chapter 16
In this chapter the apostle,
1Cr 16:1-4
In this chapter Paul closes this long epistle with some particular matters of less moment; but, as all was written by divine inspiration, it is all profitable for our instruction. He begins with directing them about a charitable collection on a particular occasion, the distresses and poverty of Christians in Judea, which at this time were extraordinary, partly through the general calamities of that nation and partly through the particular sufferings to which they were exposed. Now concerning this observe,
1Cr 16:5-9
In this passage the apostle notifies and explains his purpose of visiting them, concerning which, observe,
1Cr 16:10-12
In this passage,
1Cr 16:13-18
In this passage the apostle gives,
1Cr 16:19-24
The apostle closes his epistle,