1 Corinthians 16:3

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And when I shall have arrived, whomever you might approve, I will send these with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.

Latin

Cum autem præsens fuero, quos probaveritis per epistolas, hos mittam perferre gratiam vestram in Jerusalem.

Greek

English

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

Paul responds to the Corinthians' question about the donation for poor Christians in Jerusalem (Acts 24:17; Romans 15:25–27; Second Corinthians 8–9; Galatians 2:10).

Theme notes and profiles

2 Corinthians 8:18–24
Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.
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.
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 6:1–6
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.
1 Corinthians 4:19–21
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.

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions