1 Corinthians 16:3

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

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

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Corinthians 16:3 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Acts 6:1In 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. 1 Corinthians 4:19But 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.
  3. 1 Corinthians 11:34If 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.
  4. 2 Corinthians 8:4they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
  5. 2 Corinthians 8:6So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.
  6. 2 Corinthians 8:18Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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