Albert Barnes Commentary 1 Corinthians 16:11

"let no man therefore despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren." — 1 Corinthians 16:11 (ASV)

Let no man therefore despise him. Let no one despise him because 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 inclined to look upon him with contempt. On another occasion, Paul directed Timothy to live in such a way that no one would have reason to despise him because of his youth (1 Timothy 4:12); and he here urges the Corinthians not to despise Timothy because he was a young man and comparatively inexperienced.

A minister of the gospel, though young, should receive the respect due to his office. 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. Instead, it should be a reason for them to 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 on his journey to me. See Barnes on 1 Corinthians 16:6.

For I look for him with the brethren. Erastus accompanied Timothy on this journey (Acts 19:22), and probably others were with him. Titus also had been sent to Corinth (2 Corinthians 12:17–18); and it is likely that Paul had desired Titus to bring with him to Ephesus some of the Corinthian brethren, as he might need their assistance there. —Grotius.