Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 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.
11. conduct him forth ] This phrase is translated bring on a journey in 1Co 16:6. See note there.
with the brethren ] i.e. those who took charge of this Epistle. Cf. passages cited in the first note on 1Co 16:10 and 2Co 8:22; 2Co 8:13; 2Co 9:3 ; 2Co 9:5. They were no doubt sent straight from Ephesus, and they might either find Timothy there, or he might reach Corinth after them. In either case he was to return with them.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
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 1Ti 4:12; and he here urges on the Corinthians, that they should not despise him because be 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; see the note on 1Co 16:6.
For I look for him with the brethren – Erastus accompanied Timothy in this journey Act 19:22, and probably there were others with him. Titus also had been sent to Corinth 2Co 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.
Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
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, ( , in safety,) as the word is used in Mr 5:34; and Lu 7:50.
For I look for him with the brethren.] – . 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.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
Let no man therefore despise him; either because he is a very young man, 1Ti 4:12, or upon any other account.
But conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me; but when he cometh away, show him the respect you use to show me, conduct him in his way.
For I look for him with the brethren; for I have need of his help here, in carrying on the business of the gospel; and therefore I, with the brethren here, expect him; or, I expect him with the rest of the brethren, who are in like manner employed abroad in carrying about the gospel.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
11. despiseThis charge is notgiven concerning any other of the many messengers whom Paul sent. 1Ti4:12 accounts for it (compare Ps119:141). He was a young man, younger probably than thoseusually employed in the Christian missions; whence Paul apprehendinglest he should, on that account, be exposed to contempt, cautionshim, “Let no man despise thy youth” [PALEY,Hor Paulin].
conductset him on hisway with every mark of respect, and with whatever he needs (Tit3:13).
in peace (Act 15:33;Heb 11:31). “Peace” isthe salutation of kindness and respect in the East; and so it standsfor every blessing. Perhaps here there is too a contrast between”peace” and the “contentions” prevalent atCorinth (1Co 1:11).
I look for himHe andTitus were appointed to meet Paul in Troas, whither the apostlepurposed proceeding from Ephesus (2Co 2:12;2Co 2:13). Paul thus claims theirrespect for Timothy as one whom he felt so necessary to himself as”look for” to him [THEOPHYLACT].
with the brethrenOthersbesides Erastus accompanied Timothy to Macedonia (compare 1Co 16:12;Act 19:22).
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Let no man therefore despise him,…. On account of his youth; see 1Ti 4:12, or neglect to take care of him, which would be to despise him, since he was employed in such an honourable work, equally as the apostle himself: hence it is manifest, that as the lives of Gospel ministers ought to be defended and secured by those to whom they minister, their persons ought to be treated with esteem and respect.
But conduct him forth in peace; when he takes his leave, wish him all happiness and prosperity, accompany him some part of the way in his journey, and provide things necessary for him; all which used to be done to such who laboured in the word and doctrine, and were counted worthy of double honour; and such an one Timothy was judged by the apostle to be:
that he may come unto me; at Ephesus, where he now was, in peace and safety, and relate to him the state and condition of the church; their steadfastness in the faith, their care of him, and the respect they had shown him; all which would be grateful to the apostle:
for I look for him with the brethren; that is, either the brethren that were with the apostle were in earnest expectation of him, together with himself; and so the Ethiopic version reads, “for our brethren with me have expected him”; or else that he looked for him along with the brethren, that either went with him, or should come with him from Corinth, being sent by the church.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
For I expect him ( ). Apparently later Timothy had to return to Ephesus without much success before Paul left and was sent on to Macedonia with Erastus (Ac 19:22) and Titus sent to Corinth whom Paul then arranged to meet in Troas (2Co 2:12).
Fuente: Robertson’s Word Pictures in the New Testament
1) “Let no man therefore despise him:” (me tis oun auton eksouthenese) “Let not anyone therefore despise him or take him lightly,” though a young minister of youthful years, and an offspring of interracial marriage, called of God; he was not to be treated with contempt, Luk 10:16, 1Th 4:8.
2) “But conduct him forth in peace (propempsate de auton en eirene) “But help him on his way in a peaceful manner,” in a helpful manner, supporting him, Gal 6:6.
3) “That he may come unto me:” (hina elthe pros me) “In order that he may come to me according to his own will.” Paul indicated that Timothy needed their help to come to him, 1Co 9:10-11.
4) “For I look for him with the brethren.” (ekdechomai gar auton meta ton adelphon) “For I am awaiting (expecting) him with the brethren,” the same brethren who had brought over the Corinth letter; Stephanus, Fortunatus, and Achaicus 1Co 16:15-18.
Fuente: Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary
11. Let no man, therefore, despise him Here we have a second charge, that they may not despise him — perhaps because he was as yet of a youthful age, which usually draws forth less respect. He wishes them, therefore, to take care, that there be no hinderance in the way of this faithful minister of Christ being held in due esteem — unless, perhaps, it be that Paul reckoned this very thing to be an evidence of contempt, if they were not concerned, as it became them to be, in reference to his life. This injunction, however, appears to include something farther, that they should not undervalue Timothy, from ignorance of his worth.
In the third place, he charges them to conduct him forward in peace, or, in other words, safe from all harm, for peace here means safety.
Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary
(11) For I look for him with the brethren.Timothy and Erastus (Act. 19:22) had been sent through Macedonia to Corinth some time before this Epistle was written, but when they had been despatched the full knowledge of the state of affairs at Corinth had not reached St. Paul. Now that he knows how very bad is the condition of the Corinthian Church, and what need it has of vigorous treatment, he sends not only his Epistle, but with it Titus and two other brethren. (See 2Co. 8:18; 2Co. 8:22-23.) In energy and firmness of character Titus was a striking contrast to Timothy, while he equally shared the spirit and confidence of St. Paul. (See Introduction, and 2 Corinthians 7, 8) He therefore was not only a bearer of this Epistle, but one fully competent and willing to deal energetically with the recalcitrant spirit of some sections of the Corinthian Church. The Apostle here expresses the hope that Timothy may join Titus and his party when they take their departure from Corinth.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
11. Despise him Paul said to Timothy himself, “Let no man despise thy youth,” (1Ti 4:12,) as if his youth were the only thing that could be despised.
In peace As with a parting salaam.
With the brethren What brethren these were with whom he wished Timothy to come is uncertain. Stanley suggests that the bearers of this epistle were to be a sort of mission to Corinth, with Apollos at their head, but that he declined. “This mission was composed of Titus and two other brethren,” (2Co 8:18; 2Co 8:22-23,) whose names are not mentioned. With these brethren, probably, it was that Paul expected Timothy to come.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
1Co 16:11. But conduct him forth, &c. But bring him on his journey, &c. The original words of the last clause are something ambiguous; but the most natural sense appears to be, “For I expect him here with the other brethren, who are now the companions of his journey.” Accordingly it seems probable that Timothy came to Ephesus before St. Paul was driven outof it by the tumult; and that the Apostle, being obliged to leave that city in so abrupt a manner, desired Timothy to stay a while after him, to settle the affairs of that important church more completely than he had an opportunity of doing. See 1Ti 1:3.
Fuente: Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke
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.
Ver. 11. Let no man despise him ] For his youth; for he hath lived much in a little time (as it is said of our Edward VI), and is an old young man, , as was Macarius the Egyptian.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
11. ] , Theophyl., and similarly Chrys.
.] the aim of ..
. .] . , , , . . . Chrys. Hom. xliv. p. 407. Theophyl. adds, , , .
By it would appear, comparing 1Co 16:12 , that more brethren besides Erastus ( Act 19:22 ) accompanied Timotheus to Macedonia. It is hardly probable (as Calov. and De W., al.), that . . is to be taken with : ‘I and the brethren expect him.’
Fuente: Henry Alford’s Greek Testament
Let no man = Let not (Greek. me. App-105) any one (Greek. tis. App-123)
despise. Greek. exoutheneo. See Act 4:11. Compare 1Ti 4:12.
conduct . . . forth. Greek. propempo, as in 1Co 16:6.
look for. Greek. ekdechomai. See 1Co 11:33. Heb 10:13; Heb 11:10. 1Pe 3:20.
with. App-104. It is clear from these verses (10, 11) that the letter was not sent by Timothy. He had already departed (1Co 4:17), and as he was to travel by a circuitous route, he might not arrive till after the receipt of the letter. See Act 19:22. Paul was expecting him to be in time to return with the bearers of the letter, who were probably the three named in 1Co 16:17.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
11. ] , Theophyl., and similarly Chrys.
.] the aim of ..
. .] . , , , . . . Chrys. Hom. xliv. p. 407. Theophyl. adds, , , .
By it would appear, comparing 1Co 16:12, that more brethren besides Erastus (Act 19:22) accompanied Timotheus to Macedonia. It is hardly probable (as Calov. and De W., al.), that . . is to be taken with : I and the brethren expect him.
Fuente: The Greek Testament
1Co 16:11. , him) a young man, Psa 119:141, , I am rather young and am DESPISED.-, the brethren) who likewise are looking for him; or else, who are likewise to come.
Fuente: Gnomon of the New Testament
1Co 16:11
1Co 16:11
let no man therefore despise him.-Paul exhorted Timothy to let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity. (1Ti 4:12). The admonition here is that the Corinthians should not despise him or lightly esteem him on account of his youth, or hinder his work.
But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me:-Set him on his way with every mark of respect, and with whatever he needs.
for I expect him with the brethren.-[Erastus is mentioned by Luke as being with Timothy (Act 19:22); but this by no means excludes the possibility of others having gone with them, or of expecting that Timothy be joined by Titus and others on his return fulfilling his mission.]
Fuente: Old and New Testaments Restoration Commentary
no: 1Co 16:10, Luk 10:16, 1Th 4:8, 1Ti 4:12, Tit 2:15
but: 1Co 16:6, Act 15:33, 3Jo 1:6
Reciprocal: 1Sa 3:15 – feared Mat 18:10 – heed Act 20:38 – and 1Th 3:2 – our brother Tit 3:13 – on 3Jo 1:8 – fellowhelpers
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1Co 16:11. To despise means to belittle or treat with improper regard. Timothy was supposed to spend some time at Corinth and then return to Paul. He did this, for 2Co 1:1 shows him joining in the salutation of that epistle.
Fuente: Combined Bible Commentary
1Co 16:11. let no man therefore despise him: but set him forward (at parting) on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethrenthose brethren, probably, mentioned in next verse, besides Erastus. And he came accordingly; for we find him with the apostle when he wrote his Second Epistle (2Co 1:1).
Fuente: A Popular Commentary on the New Testament
let no man therefore despise him [1Ti 4:12]. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren. [Timothy, as we have seen, went the long route by way of Macedonia, no doubt visiting the churches as he journeyed. Soon after his departure the messengers from Corinth arrived, bringing the letter from that church, and Paul sends this answer to it by Titus. Now, Titus was evidently despatched by the short route across the sea, with instructions to return by way of Macedonia. Therefore Paul uses “if,” for he supposes that Titus may reach Corinth, discharge his errand, start through Macedonia, and there intercept Timothy so as to prevent his ever reaching Corinth. And this very thing seems to have happened, for Titus and Timothy, returning, evidently met Paul at Philippi, where he wrote his second Corinthian letter (2Co 1:1); yet only Titus is spoken of as having brought any report of the condition of affairs at Corinth (2Co 7:6-7). The Corinthians, therefore, had no chance to show their love for Paul by their welcome of Timothy. Paul’s words with regard to him remind us that he was at that time a young man and liable to be intimidated by the factious, arrogant spirit of the Corinthians. Timothy seems to have been of a diffident and sensitive nature (1Ti 5:21-23; 2Ti 1:6-8). Paul warns them that any unkindness shown to this young man will soon be reported him, for he expects Timothy to return with Titus, Erastus and those with them– Act 19:22; 2Co 12:17-18; 2Co 8:18; 2Co 8:23]
Fuente: McGarvey and Pendleton Commentaries (New Testament)
Verse 11
Despise him; on account of his youth. (1 Timothy 4:12.)
Fuente: Abbott’s Illustrated New Testament
16:11 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth {f} in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
(f) Safe and sound, and that with every type of courtesy.