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And when I arrive, whomever you approve, I will send these ones with letters[a] to carry-forth your grace-gift to Jerusalem. And if it is fitting[b] that I also go, they will go with me.

I Will Stay In Ephesus For Now, And Come To You Before Winter

Now I will come to you whenever[c] I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia. And perhaps I will continue with you, or even spend-the-winter, in order that you may send me forward wherever I may go.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:3 That is, with letters of introduction from Paul. Or, whomever you approve with letters, I will send. That is, with your letters of authorization as your official representatives. Some such people are named in Act 20:4.
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:4 Or, worthy. That is, if the amount collected makes it appropriate for me to go; or, if it is fitting at the time in view of all the circumstances.
  3. 1 Corinthians 16:5 This took place in Act 20:1-2.

Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve(A) and send them with your gift to Jerusalem. If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.

Personal Requests

After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you(B)—for I will be going through Macedonia.(C) Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey,(D) wherever I go.

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