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He is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now if Timothy comes, see that he might be with you without fear, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I also. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">New King James Version</a> And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now if Timothy comes, see that he has no reason to be afraid while among you, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I also am. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord&#8217s work, as I also am. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid; for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I also am. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now if Timothy comes, take care that he is with you without fear, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I also am. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> If Timothy comes, see to it that [you put him at ease, so that] he has nothing to fear in regard to you, for he is [devotedly] doing the Lord’s work, just as I am. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear while with you, because he is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear from you, because he is doing the Lord&#8217s work, just as I am. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do: <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Timothy arrives, give him a friendly welcome. He is doing the Lord's work, just as I am. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do: <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If Timothy comes, make sure that he doesn't have anything to be afraid of while he is with you. He's doing the Lord's work as I am, <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> If Timothy comes your way, be sure to make him feel welcome among you, because he is working for the Lord, just as I am. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> If Timothy comes, see to it that he does not have anything to be afraid of while he is with you, for he is doing the Lord's work as I am. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Now if Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I am too. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now if Timothy come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If Timothy pays you a visit, see that he is free from fear in his relations with you; for he is engaged in the Master's work just as I am. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/16.htm">World English Bible</a> Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And if Timotheus may come, see that he may become without fear with you, for he works the work of the LORD, even as I, <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now if Timothy comes, see that he might be with you without fear, for he is doing the Lord's work, as I also. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And if Timotheus may come, see that he may become without fear with you, for the work of the Lord he doth work, even as I, <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if Timotheus come, see ye that he be with you fearlessly: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear, for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Bible</a> If Timothy comes, see that he is without fear in your company, for he is doing the work of the Lord just as I am. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord just as I am;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now if Ti-mo’the-us come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he is engaged in the LORD’s work, just as I am. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But if Timotheus comes to you, see that he will not be intimidated by you, for he cultivates the works of THE LORD JEHOVAH, as do I,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> If Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But if Timothy may come, see that he may be with you without fear; for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I also: <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But if Timothy come, see that he may be among you without fear: for he worketh the Lord?s work, as I also do. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> If Timothy visit you, take care he may be perfectly safe: for he labours in the cause of christianity, as well as I. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If Timothy pays you a visit, see that he is free from fear in his relations with you; for he is engaged in the Master's work just as I am. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now, if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> If Timothy should come, see that he be with you without fear: for he is employed in the work of the Lord, as I also am. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3801" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Timothy Commended</a> 9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me. 10<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: Ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/5095.htm" title="5095: Timotheos (N-NMS) -- Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian.">Timothy</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthē (V-ASA-3S) -- To come, go. ">comes,</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepete (V-PMA-2P) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">see to it</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genētai (V-ASM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">he has</a> <a href="/greek/870.htm" title="870: aphobōs (Adv) -- Fearlessly, shamelessly, securely, tranquilly. Adverb from a compound of a and phobos; fearlessly.">nothing to fear</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">while he is with</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/2038.htm" title="2038: ergazetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. ">he is doing</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergon (N-ANS) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">work</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">of the Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">just as</a> <a href="/greek/2504.htm" title="2504: kagō (PPro-N1S) -- To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me.">I am.</a> 11No 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Acts 19:22</a> He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia. <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Philippians 2:19-22</a> Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing. / I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs. / For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. ... <a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a> Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a> That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church. <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a> For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:2</a> We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13-15</a> On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. / Indeed, I was not embarrassed by anything I had boasted to him about you. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting to Titus has proved to be true as well. / And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7-11</a> Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. / To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, / to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, ... <a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">2 Timothy 3:10-11</a> You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance, / my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a> Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">1 Corinthians 3:5-9</a> What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role. / I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. / So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">1 Corinthians 14:33</a> For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-1.htm">1 Corinthians 1:1</a> Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, <a href="/1_corinthians/9-19.htm">1 Corinthians 9:19-23</a> Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. / To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. / To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31-33</a> So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. / Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God— / as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do.if.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a> For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.<a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Acts 19:22</a> So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.without.<a href="/1_corinthians/16-11.htm">1 Corinthians 16:11</a> 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.<a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12</a> That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.for.<a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a> Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.<a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Romans 16:21</a> Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.<a href="/2_corinthians/6-1.htm">2 Corinthians 6:1</a> We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/luke/12-19.htm">Ease</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">Engaged</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-53.htm">Free</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-7.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-13.htm">Master's</a> <a href="/romans/2-26.htm">Pays</a> <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">Timothy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">Visit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">Work</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-11.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-11.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-10.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">Ease</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-1.htm">Engaged</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-17.htm">Free</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Master's</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">Pays</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">Relations</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">Timotheus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm">Timothy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm">Visit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">Work</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-12.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 16</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">He exhorts them to a collection for the brothers at Jerusalem.</a> 10. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Commends Timothy;</a> 13. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">and after friendly admonitions,</a> 16. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">concludes his epistle with various salutations.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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He was entrusted with significant responsibilities in the early church, including leadership roles in Ephesus. His potential visit to Corinth indicates the trust Paul placed in him. Timothy's travels are part of the missionary journeys that spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire, highlighting the interconnectedness of early Christian communities.see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you Paul's instruction reflects the challenges Timothy might face in Corinth, a city known for its moral and spiritual challenges. The church in Corinth had issues with division and immorality, which could pose a threat to Timothy's mission. This phrase underscores the importance of providing support and protection for church leaders, a principle seen throughout the New Testament, such as in <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a>, which calls for obedience and submission to leaders.for he is doing the work of the Lord Timothy's work is equated with the work of the Lord, emphasizing the divine calling and authority behind his mission. This aligns with the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>, where Jesus commands His followers to make disciples of all nations. Timothy's role is a continuation of this mission, highlighting the ongoing nature of God's work through His servants.just as I am Paul draws a parallel between his work and Timothy's, reinforcing Timothy's authority and the legitimacy of his mission. This connection to Paul, an apostle chosen by Christ, lends weight to Timothy's efforts and encourages the Corinthians to respect and support him. It also reflects the unity and shared purpose among early Christian leaders, as seen in other partnerships like Paul and Barnabas in <a href="/acts/13.htm">Acts 13</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young disciple and companion of Paul, known for his sincere faith and dedication to the ministry. Paul often sent Timothy to churches to represent him and to teach. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians. He was a key figure in the early church, spreading the gospel and establishing churches throughout the Roman Empire. 3. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and immorality. The church in Corinth faced many challenges, including divisions and moral issues. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord's_work.htm">The Lord’s Work</a> Refers to the ministry and mission of spreading the gospel and building up the church, which both Paul and Timothy were engaged in.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/support_for_fellow_believers.htm">Support for Fellow Believers</a> Encourage and support those who are doing the Lord’s work, recognizing their efforts and contributions to the ministry. <a href="/topical/f/fearlessness_in_ministry.htm">Fearlessness in Ministry</a> Create an environment where those serving in ministry can do so without fear, knowing they are supported by their community. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a> Recognize that all believers are called to the same mission of spreading the gospel, and work together in unity to achieve this goal. <a href="/topical/r/respect_for_leadership.htm">Respect for Leadership</a> Show respect and honor to those who are sent by God to lead and teach, understanding the weight of their responsibility.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 16</a> <a href="/q/how_to_align_resolutions_with_christian_values.htm">How can I align my resolutions with Christian values?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_psychology_and_biblical_counseling_differ.htm">How do psychology and biblical counseling differ?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_zeal_differ_from_fanaticism.htm">What distinguishes zeal from fanaticism?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_god's_mercy_inconsistent_in_num_16.htm">Why does God's response in Numbers 16:44-45 seem inconsistent with His mercy in other parts of the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) Now if Timotheus come . . .--Timothy and Erastus had been sent (see <a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm" title="For this cause have I sent to you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.">1Corinthians 4:17</a>) by St. Paul to remind the Corinthians of his former teaching, and to rebuke and check those evils of which rumours had reached the ears of the Apostle. As, however, they would travel through Macedonia, delaying en route at the various churches to prepare them for the visit which St. Paul, according to his then intention, purposed paying them after he had been to Corinth, they possibly might not reach Corinth until after this Epistle, which would be carried thither by a more direct route. The Apostle was evidently anxious to know how Timothy would be received by the Corinthians. He was young in years. He was young also in the faith. He had probably a constitutionally weak and timid nature (see <a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm" title="But if I tarry long, that you may know how you ought to behave yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.">1Timothy 3:15</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm" title="Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy;">2Timothy 1:4</a>), and he was of course officially very subordinate to St. Paul. In a Church, therefore, some of whose members had gone so far as to question, if not actually to repudiate the authority even of the Apostle himself, and to depreciate him as compared with the elder Apostles, there was considerable danger for one like Timothy. By reminding the Corinthians of the work in which Timothy is engaged, and of its identity with his own work, the Apostle anticipates and protests against any insult being offered to Timothy, because of what a great English statesman once called, in reference to himself, "the atrocious crime of being a young man."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Now if Timotheus come. St. Paul bad already sent on Timothy (<a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a>), with Erastus (<a href="/acts/19-22.htm">Acts 19:22</a>), to go to Corinth by way of Macedonia, and prepare for his visit. But possibly he had countermanded these directions when he postponed his own visit. In the uncertainties of ancient travelling, be could not be certain whether his counter order would reach Timothy or not. It appears to have done so, for nothing is said of any visit of Timothy to Corinth, and St. Paul sent Titus. Without fear. Timothy must at this time have been very young (<a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a>). As a mere substitute for St. Paul's personal visit, he would be unacceptable. In every allusion to him we find traces of a somewhat timid and sensitive disposition (<a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">1 Timothy 5:21-23</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6-8</a>, etc.). He may well, therefore, have shrunk from the thought of meeting the haughty sophisters and disputatious partisans of Corinth. As I also do. "As a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel" (<a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Philippians 2:22</a>). St. Paul felt for Timothy a deeper personal tenderness than for any of his other friends, and the companionship of this gentle and devoted youth was one of the chief comforts of his missionary labour. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>If Ἐὰν (Ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. Timothy Τιμόθεος (Timotheos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5095.htm">Strong's 5095: </a> Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian. comes, ἔλθῃ (elthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. see to it βλέπετε (blepete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. he has γένηται (genētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. nothing to fear ἀφόβως (aphobōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_870.htm">Strong's 870: </a> Fearlessly, shamelessly, securely, tranquilly. Adverb from a compound of a and phobos; fearlessly. [while he is] with πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. he is doing ἐργάζεται (ergazetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2038.htm">Strong's 2038: </a> To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord’s Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. work, ἔργον (ergon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. just as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. I am. κἀγώ (kagō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2504.htm">Strong's 2504: </a> To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 16:10 Now if Timothy comes see that he (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>