for a (A)wide door [a]for effective service has opened to me, and (B)there are many adversaries.

10 Now if (C)Timothy comes, see that he is with you without [b]cause to be afraid, for he is doing (D)the Lord’s work, as I also am. 11 (E)So let no one despise him. But (F)send him on his way (G)in peace, so that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:9 Lit and
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:10 Lit fear; for

because a great door for effective work has opened to me,(A) and there are many who oppose me.

10 When Timothy(B) comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord,(C) just as I am. 11 No one, then, should treat him with contempt.(D) Send him on his way(E) in peace(F) so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.

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