Read Full ChapterNow about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Now concerning Apollos, the brother, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brothers; and it was not at all his desire to come now; but he will come when he has an opportunity.
World English Bible (WEB)
As{G1161} touching{G4012} our brother{G80} Apollos{G625}, I{G3870} greatly{G4183} desired{G3870}{(G5656)} him{G846} to{G2443} come{G2064}{(G5632)} unto{G4314} you{G5209} with{G3326} the brethren{G80}: but{G2532} his will{G2307} was{G2258}{(G5713)} not{G3756} at all{G3843} to{G2443} come{G2064}{(G5632)} at this{G3568} time; but{G1161} he will come{G2064}{(G5695)} when{G3752} he shall have convenient time{G2119}{(G5661)}.
Strong's King James
(12) Now concerning Apollos (Destroyer) our brother, I greatly urged him to come to you with the brothers and it certainly wasn't willed to come now but he will come when he has opportunity.
The F.O.G
[12] Now about our brother Apollos - I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other believers. Although the timing wasn't right in his spirit for now, he'll come when יהוה opens the door. He deeply cares for your spiritual growth.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and concerning Apollos our brother, much I did entreat him that he may come unto you with the brethren, and it was not at all his will that he may come now, and he will come when he may find convenient.
Young's Literal Translation
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