Verse 10
b. The visits of Timothy and Apollos, 1 Corinthians 16:10-12 .
10. If Timotheus come As Paul had informed them (1 Corinthians 4:16) that he had sent him, and of the object of his coming. As Luke informs us, (Acts 19:22,) just before writing this present epistle, St. Paul, intending to go to Macedonia and Corinth, sent forward Timothy and Erastus as his pioneers. As the epistle would take the cross route, and Timothy might progress slowly by reason of duties on the way, Paul anticipates his arrival in Corinth, and bespeaks a kindly reception. Yet such might be Timothy’s engagements that he might not go so far as Corinth, and hence the apostle’s if.
Without fear Literally, see that he may be fearlessly among you. As a young man sent to represent Paul in a great and factious Church, Timothy might have justly felt an intimidation. He may have possessed that personal diffidence which is often found compatible with much strength of character.
As I A repetition of his commendation in 1 Corinthians 14:17.
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