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1 Corinthians 16:3

Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

And when I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve, them will I send with letters to carry your bounty unto Jerusalem:

Geneva Bible 1599

And when I am come, whomsoeuer ye shall alowe by letters, them will I send to bring your liberalitie vnto Hierusalem.

Darby Translation

And when I am arrived, whomsoever ye shall approve, these I will send with letters to carry your bounty to Jerusalem:

Young's Literal Translation

and whenever I may come, whomsoever ye may approve, through letters, these I will send to carry your favour to Jerusalem;

Bible in Basic English

And when I come, I will send the men of your selection with letters to take the money you have got together to Jerusalem.

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Cross references

“when”

1 Corinthians 4:19–21 1 Corinthians 11:34

1 Corinthians 4:19–21 · BSB

But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.

1 Corinthians 11:34 · BSB

If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.

“whomsoever”

Acts 6:1–6 2 Corinthians 8:19–24

Acts 6:1–6 · BSB

In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

2 Corinthians 8:19–24 · BSB

More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

“liberality”

2 Corinthians 8:4 2 Corinthians 8:6 2 Corinthians 8:19

2 Corinthians 8:4 · BSB

they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

2 Corinthians 8:6 · BSB

So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.

2 Corinthians 8:19 · BSB

More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

Also

2 Corinthians 8:18–24

2 Corinthians 8:18–24 · BSB

Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

4And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.

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