Now whenever Timothy comes,
see to it
that there is nothing to fear
among you;
for he is doing the work of the Lord,
as I do too.
Let no one treat him with contempt,
but send him on his way in peace,
so that he might come to me.
For I am expecting him with the brothers.
Regarding Apollos the brother,
I strongly encouraged him,
that he might come to you with the brothers,
but by no means was it his desire to come now.
But he will come when he has time.
Eternal God and Father,
you create us by your power,
and redeem us by your love,
guide and strengthen us by your Spirit,
that we may give ourselves in love and service
to one another and to you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen