1 Corinthians 16:11 net — So then, let no one treat him with contempt. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me. For I am expec…

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"So then, let no one treat him with contempt. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him with the brothers."

— 1 Corinthians 16:11, NET Bible

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1 Corinthians 16 — Context

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But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,

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because a door of great opportunity stands wide open for me, but there are many opponents.

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Now if Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I am too.

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So then, let no one treat him with contempt. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him with the brothers.

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With regard to our brother Apollos: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was simply not his intention to come now. He will come when he has the opportunity.

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Final Challenge and Blessing Stay alert, stand firm in the faith, show courage, be strong.

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Everything you do should be done in love.

1 Corinthians 16:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 16:11 say?
1 Corinthians 16:11 in the NET Bible reads: “So then, let no one treat him with contempt. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him with the brothers.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 16:11 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 16:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 16, verse 11.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 16:11.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 16:11 in?
1 Corinthians 16:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 16:11?
1 Corinthians 16:11 reads (NET): “So then, let no one treat him with contempt. But send him on his way in peace so that he may come to me. For I am expecting him with the brothers.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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