1 CORINTHIANS 16:10 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“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.”
When Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am — Paul commends Timothy, his emissary and co-laborer (synérgos: fellow-worker). The Corinthians should receive Timothy with honor and security; he represents Paul's apostolic authority.
Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 16:10
Perhaps some one may think there is something unworthy of Timothy's courage in this piece of advice. But not on Timothy's account is this said, but for the hearers' sake: lest by their design against him they should hurt themselves: since he for his part had his station always in the way of dangers. “For as a child serves a father,” says he, “so he served with me in furtherance of the Gospel.” Philippians 2:22 But lest from boldness towards the disciple they should proceed…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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