1 Corinthians 16:12
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“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.”
περί
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
παρακαλέω
I exhorted
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παρακαλέω
To comfort, to exhort, to encourage. Parakaleo. The God of all comfort who comforts us in all our troubles. He does not just send comfort. He is the God who comforts personally.
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θέλημα
his] will
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θέλημα
Will, purpose, desire. Thelema. Your will be done on earth as in heaven. The will of God is not a hidden code to crack. It is a character to reflect and a kingdom to advance.
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ὅταν
when
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ὅταν
Whenever, when, as soon as. Ask and it will be given to you seek and you will find knock and the door will be opened whenever you knock. The invitation is always current.
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πάντως
at all
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πάντως
Certainly, by all means, surely, definitely. Today you will be with Me in paradise. The certainty of Jesus matched the urgency of the moment. The answer was yes.
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ἔρχομαι
he may come,
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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πολύς
greatly
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πολύς
Many, much, great. Polus. Much fruit. Many witnesses. Great grace. God is not stingy. He gives abundantly to those who are connected to the vine.
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νῦν
now
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νῦν
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
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εὐκαιρέω
he may have opportunity.
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εὐκαιρέω
to have good time, i.e. opportunity or leisure
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