1Cor 16:11 | JFB | STEP | 11. despise-- This charge is not given concerning any other of the many messengers whom Paul sent. accounts for it (compare ). He was a young man, younger probably than those usually employed in the Christian missions; whence Paul apprehending lest he should, on that account, be exposed to contempt, cautions him, "Let no man despise thy youth" [Paley, Horæ Paulinæ]. conduct-- set him on his way with every mark of respect, and with whatever he needs ( ). in peace-- ( ; ). "Peace" is the salutation of kindness and respect in the East; and so it stands for every blessing. Perhaps here there is too a contrast between "peace" and the "contentions" prevalent at Corinth ( ). I look for him-- He and Titus were appointed to meet Paul in Troas, whither the apostle purposed proceeding from Ephesus ( , ). Paul thus claims their respect for Timothy as one whom he felt so necessary to himself as "look for" to him [Theophylact]. with the brethren-- Others besides Erastus accompanied Timothy to Macedonia (compare ; ).

‏ 1 Corinthians 16:11

11. despise--This charge is not given concerning any other of the many messengers whom Paul sent. 1Ti 4:12 accounts for it (compare Psa 119:141). He was a young man, younger probably than those usually employed in the Christian missions; whence Paul apprehending lest he should, on that account, be exposed to contempt, cautions him, "Let no man despise thy youth" [Paley, Horæ Paulinæ].

conduct--set him on his way with every mark of respect, and with whatever he needs (Tit 3:13).

in peace--(Ac 15:33; He 11:31). "Peace" is the salutation of kindness and respect in the East; and so it stands for every blessing. Perhaps here there is too a contrast between "peace" and the "contentions" prevalent at Corinth (1Co 1:11).

I look for him--He and Titus were appointed to meet Paul in Troas, whither the apostle purposed proceeding from Ephesus (2Co 2:12, 13). Paul thus claims their respect for Timothy as one whom he felt so necessary to himself as "look for" to him [Theophylact].

with the brethren--Others besides Erastus accompanied Timothy to Macedonia (compare 1Co 16:12; Ac 19:22).