Paul went to the cities of Derbe and Lystra. A follower \{of Christ\} named Timothy was there. Timothy’s mother was a Jewish believer. His father was a Greek (not a Jew).
1 Corinthians 16:10 - Easy To Read Version Timothy might come to you. Try to make him feel comfortable with you. He is working for the Lord the same as I am. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When Timothy arrives, see to it that [you put him at ease, so that] he may be fearless among you, for he is [devotedly] doing the Lord's work, just as I am. American Standard Version (1901) Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do: Common English Bible If Timothy comes to you, be sure that he has no reason to be afraid while he’s with you, because he does the work of the Lord just like I do. Catholic Public Domain Version Now if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear, for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. |
Paul went to the cities of Derbe and Lystra. A follower \{of Christ\} named Timothy was there. Timothy’s mother was a Jewish believer. His father was a Greek (not a Jew).
Timothy and Erastus were two of Paul’s helpers. Paul sent them ahead to the country of Macedonia. Paul stayed in Asia {\cf2\super [389]} for a while.
Timothy, a worker together with me, says hello to you. Also Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater (these are my relatives) say hello to you.
So, my dear brothers and sisters, stand strong. Don’t let anything change you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord. You know that your work in the Lord is never wasted.
So none of you should refuse to accept Timothy. Help him on his trip in peace, so that he can come back to me. I am expecting him to come back with the brothers.
That is why I am sending Timothy to you. He is my son in the Lord. I love Timothy, and he is faithful. He will help you remember the way I live in Christ Jesus. That way of life is what I teach in all the churches everywhere.
Greetings from Paul, an apostle {\cf2\super [1]} of Christ Jesus. I am an apostle because that is what God wanted.
We are workers together with God. So we beg you: Don’t let the grace (kindness) that you received from God be for nothing.
If you do these things, then people who are not believers will respect the way you live. And you will not have to depend on other people for what you need.