1 Corinthians 16:3

3 Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 16:3 in Other Translations

KJV
3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
ESV
3 And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
NLT
3 When I come, I will write letters of recommendation for the messengers you choose to deliver your gift to Jerusalem.
MSG
3 Then after I arrive, I'll write letters authorizing whomever you delegate, and send them off to Jerusalem to deliver your gift.
CSB
3 And when I arrive, I will send those whom you recommend by letter to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 16:3 In-Context

1 Now about the collection for the Lord’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do.
2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.
3 Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem.
4 If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.
5 After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you—for I will be going through Macedonia.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 2 Corinthians 3:1; 2 Corinthians 8:18,19
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