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.
Parallel translations
- WEB 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.
- 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.
- 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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Quick answer
No one should look down on Timothy; instead they should help him on his way in peace so he can return to Paul. It calls the church to support gospel workers.
Overview
To 'set him forward on his journey' meant practically assisting a traveler with provisions and safe passage, a recognized form of partnership in ministry (3 John 6-8). Paul expects Timothy back among the brothers, showing the closely knit, mutually dependent network of the early churches. The verse teaches that supporting Christ's servants is itself a shared participation in the work of the gospel.
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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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