1 Corinthians 16:3

When I get there I will write recommendation letters for whoever you choose, and they will take your donation to Jerusalem.

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In The King James Version

And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

In Context

2On the first day of the week everybody should set aside some money you've earned. I don't want there to be any collections to have to be made when I'm with you.

4If it works out for me to go too, they can come with me.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:19But I am coming to visit you soon, if that's what the Lord wants. Then I'll find out what these arrogant people are saying, and what kind of power they have.

2 Corinthians 8:4they kept on pleading with us to have a part in this privilege of sharing in this ministry to God's people.

2 Corinthians 8:18We're also sending with him a brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the good news.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 16:2-5

Contributions for the Poor. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. 3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. 4 And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me. In this chapter Paul closes this long… Read the whole commentary →

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