Charles Ellicott 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)

For I look for him with the brethren.—Timothy and Erastus (Acts 19:22) had been sent through Macedonia to Corinth some time before this Epistle was written, but when they had been dispatched, the full knowledge of the state of affairs at Corinth had not reached St. Paul.

Now that he knows how very bad the condition of the Corinthian Church is, and the need it has for vigorous treatment, he sends not only this Epistle, but with it Titus and two other brethren. (See 2 Corinthians 8:18; 2 Corinthians 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 leave Corinth.