No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them.
Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just
Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.
Whoever listens to you listens to Me; whoever rejects you rejects Me; and whoever rejects Me rejects the One who sent Me
They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.