For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to evangelize—not with clever words, so that the cross of Christ will not be emptied of its effect.

This is why I have sent Timothy to you. He is my dearly loved and faithful son in the Lord. He will remind you about my ways in Christ Jesus, just as I teach everywhere in every church.

When I arrive, I will send with letters those you recommend to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

and perhaps I will remain with you or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way wherever I go.

Therefore, no one should look down on him. Send him on his way in peace so he can come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.