1 Corinthians 16:8-11

8But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost,

9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me. 10When Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am.

11No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.