As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.
About our friend Apollos, I really wanted him to come visit you guys with the others, but honestly? He wasn't feeling it right now. He'll come when the timing works better for him.
Sometimes even good people aren't ready for the same timing, and that's okay.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the church in Corinth was experiencing divisions among its members, with some aligning themselves with different leaders like Paul and Apollos, as Paul addressed these issues in his letter to promote unity. Apollos, a learned Jewish teacher from Alexandria who had previously preached effectively in Corinth and helped many embrace the Christian faith, was a key figure in this context. Paul mentions his efforts to send Apollos back to the Corinthians, emphasizing the collaborative nature of early church leadership while respecting Apollos's decision not to come immediately.
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