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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
Perhaps some one may think there is something unworthy of Timothy's courage in this piece of advice. But not on Timothy's account is this said, but for the hearers' sake: lest by their design against him they should hurt themselves: since he for his part had his station always in the way of dangers. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
Since it was likely that Timothy, upon arriving in Corinth, would reprove those who were sinning and rebuke them, he warns them so that the wealthy wise men would not rise up against him — not because Timothy lacked courage and could fall, but because they themselves could cause harm to themselves. And he was very ready for dangers. He said well: "among you." For do not speak to me of the Greeks, when I require of you what is proper.
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
Here he instructs them concerning the things which pertain to his disciples. And first, concerning things that pertain to Timothy; secondly, concerning things that pertain to Apollos (v. 12). Concerning Timothy, he enjoins three things. First, that he be kept free of concern; hence he says, When Timothy comes to you, see, be diligent that, you put him at ease among you. Perhaps there was a certain disturbance there because of the false apostles: "Fighting without and fear within" (2 Cor. 7:5). …
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