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Observe here, 1. Though Timothy was a young minister, and St. Paul an aged apostle, yet doth he bespeak the church to pay respect unto him as to himself, he being a minister of the gospel as well as himself, though far inferior to him in years and abilities. None of the faithful ministers of Christ are ambitious to engross any respect from the people to themselves, but content, yea desirous, that all their fellow-brethren should share with them therein; for all men pretend to a share in reputation, and do not love to see it monopolized by a single person, and every wise and good man rejoices when that respect is given to others which is justly due and payable to their worth and merit.
Observe, 2. How affectionately this aged apostle recommends Timothy to the church's tender care, as well as to their deserved respect: See that he may be without fear; that is, without fear of disturbance from the factions that were amongst them at Corinth: see that he be not exposed to any trouble or danger from any party whatsoever.
Let no man despise him; either because of his youth, or his bodily weakness and infirmities, or for any other cause whatsoever.
But conduct him forth in peace; bring him on his way towards me, and provide for the necessities of his journey.
O! how happy is it when the ministers of Christ are thus careful of, and solicitous for, the welfare of each other, as St. Paul here was for Timothy!