In 1 Corinthians 16:10, Paul tells the Corinthians to put Timothy at ease, reinforcing the same command not to despise him.

Luke 10:16 teaches that rejecting a Christ-sent messenger is rejecting Christ himself, grounding why Timothy must not be despised.

In 1 Timothy 4:12, Paul tells Timothy not to let anyone despise his youth — the same concern from Timothy's perspective, reinforcing mutual responsibility.

Titus 2:15 commands Titus to let no one despise him — mirroring the instruction about Timothy, both for apostolic delegates.

1 Thessalonians 3:2 describes Paul sending Timothy to strengthen the church — same role as Timothy's mission here.

Titus 3:13 instructs sending Apollos and Zenas with support — mirroring the command to speed Timothy on his way.

3 John 1:8 urges supporting traveling workers — the same principle behind speeding Timothy on his way.

1 Thessalonians 4:8 states that disregarding apostolic instruction is disregarding God — directly relevant to not despising Timothy as God's worker.

Acts 15:33 describes believers being 'sent off in peace' — the same phrase used for Timothy, indicating a standard church practice.

3 John 1:6 urges sending missionaries 'in a manner worthy of God' — parallel to Paul's instruction to send Timothy in peace.