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Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
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Commentators consistently note that Paul was concerned for Timothy, who was young and described as constitutionally timid. Paul was sending him into a contentious church that had even challenged Paul's own authority. This serves as a powerful reminder for congregations to actively support, encourage, and create a safe environment for younger or less experienced ministers, protecting them from intimidation and fear.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Now if Timotheus come. Paul had sent Timothy to them (1 Corinthians 4:17; 1 Corinthians 4:18), but as he had many …
That he be without fear (ινα αφοβως γενητα). Evidently he had reason to fear the treatment that Timothy might receive in Corinth a…
19th Century
Anglican
Now if Timotheus come . . .—Timothy and Erastus had been sent (see 1 Corinthians 4:17) by Saint Paul to remin…
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The reference to Timothy’s coming must be connected with Ac 19:22, where Paul sent Timothy (and Erastus) into Macedonia. Therefore, at the time Pau…
16th Century
Protestant
But if Timothy come. He speaks as if he were not yet certain about his coming. Now he charges them concerning Timothy, so that he may be s…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now if Timotheus come The apostle had sent him already, as appears from (1 Corinthians 4:17) and he was …
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Timothy came to do the work of the Lord. Therefore, to trouble his spirit would be to grieve the Holy Spirit; to despise him would be to despise th…
13th Century
Catholic
Here he instructs them about matters concerning his disciples. First, he addresses matters related to Timothy; second, those related to Apollos (ve…
