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1 Corinthians 16:3

1 Corinthians 16:3 is verse 3 of 1 Corinthians chapter 16, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

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

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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.

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1 Corinthians 16:1–5 · Berean Standard Bible

1 Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:

2 On 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.

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

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

5 After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

1 Corinthians 4:19

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 4:20

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.

1 Corinthians 4:21

Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?

1 Corinthians 11:34

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.

Acts 6:1

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.

Acts 6:2

So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables.

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them

Acts 6:4

and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

Acts 6:5

This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, as well as Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

Acts 6:6

They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.

2 Corinthians 8:19

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

2 Corinthians 8:20

We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.

2 Corinthians 8:21

For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

2 Corinthians 8:22

And we are sending along with them our brother whose earnestness has been proven many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.

2 Corinthians 8:23

As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, to the glory of Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:24

In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.

2 Corinthians 8:4

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

2 Corinthians 8:6

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

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