1 Corinthians 16:12

The manner in which the clause Περὶ δὲ Ἀπολλὼ τοῦ ἀδελφοῦ is loosely prefixed to the statement of this ver. (“Now about Apollos the brother”) suggests that Apollos' coming had been mentioned in the Church Letter: cf. 1 Corinthians 16:1; 1 Corinthians 7:1, etc. Respecting Apollos, see notes to 1 Corinthians 1:12, and Acts 18:24 ff. Considering the way in which Ap. had been made a rival to P. in Cor [2668], it shows magnanimity on Paul's side to desire his return, and a modest delicacy on the side of Apollos to decline the request: καὶ πάντως οὐκ ἦν θέλημα ἵνα κ. τ. λ., “And there was no will at all (it was altogether contrary to his will) that he should come now”. εὐκαιρέω (see parls.) denotes “to have good opportunity”. The present ferment at Cor [2669] affords no καιρὸς for Apollos' coming. For πάντως, and θέλημα ἵνα, see parls.

[2668] Corinth, Corinthian or Corinthians.

[2669] Corinth, Corinthian or Corinthians.