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Atomic Bible
1 Corinthians 16:11
No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
from Timothy and Apollos, 1 Corinthians 16:10-12
What it says

So no one should despise him, but should send him on his way in peace so that he may return to Paul, who is expecting him with the brothers.

What it is doing

It protects Timothy's standing and mission.

In context

10If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. 11No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers. 12Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.