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1 Corinthians 16:12 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" 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. "

1 Corinthians 16:12

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10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.

11 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.

12 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.

13 Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

14 Let all that you do be done in love.

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1 Corinthians 16:1

"Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise."

1 Corinthians 16:2

"On the first day of every week, let each one of you save as he may prosper, that no collections are made when I come."

1 Corinthians 16:3

"When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem."

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"If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me."

1 Corinthians 16:5

"I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia."

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"But with you it may be that I will stay with you, or even winter with you, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go."

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