16:11 Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth {f} in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
(f) Safe and sound, and that with every type of courtesy.
16:11 Let no man therefore despise him. He was a young man. See 1Ti 4:12.
I look for him with the brethren. That he came with them, as expected, is seen from 2Co 1:1.
16:11 I look for him with the brethren - That accompany him.
16:10-12 Timothy came to do the work of the Lord. Therefore to vex his spirit, would be to grieve the Holy Spirit; to despise him, would be to despise Him that sent him. Those who work the work of the Lord, should be treated with tenderness and respect. Faithful ministers will not be jealous of each other. It becomes the ministers of the gospel to show concern for each other's reputation and usefulness.
