1 Corinthians 16:12

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ESV	Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.
NIV	Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
NLT	Now about our brother Apollos– I urged him to visit you with the other believers, but he was not willing to go right now. He will see you later when he has the opportunity.
KJV	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.

^{1 Corinthians 16:11 ← 1 Corinthians 16:12 → 1 Corinthians 16:13}

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