1 Corinthians 16:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also [do].

Complete Jewish Bible:

If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to be afraid of while he is with you; for he is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.

Berean Standard Bible:

If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

American Standard Version:

Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now^{G1161} if^{G1437} Timotheus^{G5095} come^{G2064}, see^{G991} that^{G2443} he may be^{G1096} with^{G4314} you^{G5209} without fear^{G870}: for^{G1063} he worketh^{G2038} the work^{G2041} of the Lord^{G2962}, as^{G5613} I^{G1473} also^{G2532} do.

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 16:10

1 Corinthians 16:10 is a verse from the apostle Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth. In this verse, Paul is providing specific instructions regarding Timothy, a young Christian leader and his close companion in ministry. The historical context of this verse is set within the early Christian community's efforts to establish and maintain churches in various cities, including Corinth, a bustling and diverse city in Greece.

The themes of 1 Corinthians 16:10 include hospitality, respect for Christian workers, and the nature of ministry. Paul is asking the Corinthian believers to extend warmth and safety to Timothy when he visits them. The phrase "see that he may be with you without fear" suggests that Timothy might have been apprehensive about his reception, possibly due to his youth or the challenges he faced in other cities. Paul reassures the Corinthians that Timothy is a trusted envoy who "worketh the work of the Lord," just as Paul himself does. This indicates that Timothy is engaged in the same apostolic mission, preaching the gospel and nurturing the early Christian communities.

Paul's directive underscores the importance of supporting and valuing those who dedicate their lives to Christian service. It also reflects the collegial and itinerant nature of early Christian leadership, where trusted individuals like Timothy were sent to different churches to teach, correct, and encourage the believers. By affirming Timothy's role and asking for his acceptance, Paul is fostering unity and respect within the early Church, ensuring the continuity of apostolic teaching and the growth of the Christian faith.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G1161
   There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δέ
   Transliteration: dé
   Pronunciation: deh
   Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
   
2. Strong's Number: G1437
   There are 254 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐάν
   Transliteration: eán
   Pronunciation: eh-an'
   Description: from εἰ and ἄν; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty:--before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See μή.
   
3. Strong's Number: G5095
   There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Τιμόθεος
   Transliteration: Timótheos
   Pronunciation: tee-moth'-eh-os
   Description: from τιμή and θεός; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian:--Timotheus, Timothy.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2064
   There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔρχομαι
   Transliteration: érchomai
   Pronunciation: el'-tho
   Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
   
5. Strong's Number: G991
   There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: βλέπω
   Transliteration: blépō
   Pronunciation: blep'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to look at (literally or figuratively):--behold, beware, lie, look (on, to), perceive, regard, see, sight, take heed. Compare ὀπτάνομαι.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2443
   There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἵνα
   Transliteration: hína
   Pronunciation: hin'-ah
   Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
   
7. Strong's Number: G1096
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γίνομαι
   Transliteration: gínomai
   Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
   Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
   
8. Strong's Number: G4314
   There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πρός
   Transliteration: prós
   Pronunciation: pros
   Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
   
9. Strong's Number: G5209
   There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑμᾶς
   Transliteration: hymâs
   Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
   Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
   
10. Strong's Number: G870
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀφόβως
    Transliteration: aphóbōs
    Pronunciation: af-ob'-oce
    Description: adverb from a compound of Α (as a negative particle) and φόβος; fearlessly:--without fear.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2038
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐργάζομαι
    Transliteration: ergázomai
    Pronunciation: er-gad'-zom-ahee
    Description: middle voice from ἔργον; to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.:--commit, do, labor for, minister about, trade (by), work.
    
13. Strong's Number: G2041
    There are 161 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔργον
    Transliteration: érgon
    Pronunciation: er'-gon
    Description: from a primary (but obsolete) (to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act:--deed, doing, labour, work.
    
14. Strong's Number: G2962
    There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κύριος
    Transliteration: kýrios
    Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
    Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
    
15. Strong's Number: G5613
    There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὡς
    Transliteration: hōs
    Pronunciation: hoce
    Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
    
16. Strong's Number: G1473
    There are 334 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐγώ
    Transliteration: egṓ
    Pronunciation: eg-o'
    Description: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):--I, me. For the other cases and the plural see ἐμέ, ἐμοί, ἐμοῦ, ἡμᾶς, ἡμεῖς, ἡμῖν, ἡμῶν, etc.
    
17. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.