Therefore let no one despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.
Parallel translations
- KJV Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
- BSB 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.
- NKJV Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.
- NASB So do not look down on him, anyone. But send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brothers.
- NLT Don’t let anyone treat him with contempt. Send him on his way with your blessing when he returns to me. I expect him to come with the other believers.
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- 1 Tim 4:12Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
- Titus 2:15Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise you.
- Acts 15:33After they had spent some time there, they were sent back with greetings from the brothers to the apostles.
- 1 Cor 16:10Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do.
- 1 Cor 16:6But with you it may be that I will stay, or even winter, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go.
- 3 Jn 1:6They have testified about your love before the assembly. You will do well to send them forward on their journey in a way worthy of God,
- Luke 10:16Whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever rejects you rejects me. Whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me.”
- 1 Th 4:8Therefore he who rejects this doesn’t reject man, but God, who has also given his Holy Spirit to you.
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