Let no man therefore despise him: but send him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
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Ambrosiaster
AD 400
Paul mentions Timothy’s great merit in order to teach them not only that he should be treated with honor in their company but that once he had made preparations to leave he should be sent on his way with deference, because he was an apostle of the Lord. Commentary on Paul’s Epistles.
That he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren. This also was the language of one that would alarm them. That is, in order that they might become more considerate, as knowing that all would be told him whatever Timothy's treatment might be, he adds therefore, for I expect him. And besides, hereby he both shows that Timothy is worthy of their confidence; since being on the point of departing he waits for him; and also signifies the love which he has towards them, it appearing that for their sakes he sent away one so useful to him.
