ACC ~ 1 Corinthians 16 v10

WHEN TIMOTHY COMES. AMBROSIASTER: Although Timothy was preaching what he had learned from Paul and was a gifted evangelist, the apostle commends him since he did not have the same authority. Paul was afraid that Timothy might not be received as he deserved by dissidents in the church, that they would create a fuss, that Timothy would be afraid and that his coming would do nothing for their salvation. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

PUT HIM AT EASE. CHRYSOSTOM: It might be thought that this is some criticism of Timothy’s self-confidence, but Paul says this for the sake of the Corinthians, because if they turn against him they will only hurt themselves. HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 44.1.

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