7 For I will not see you now in passing; but I trust to tarry awhile with you, if the Lord permits.
8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
9 For a great and effective door is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do.
11 Let no man therefore despise him: but send him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
12 Concerning 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 opportunity.
13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be men, be strong.