1 Corinthians 16:3-6
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
3 And when I arrive, whomever you approve, I will send these ones with letters[a] to carry-forth your grace-gift to Jerusalem. 4 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
5 Now I will come to you whenever[c] I go through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia. 6 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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- 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.
- 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.
- 1 Corinthians 16:5 This took place in Act 20:1-2.
1 Corinthians 16:3-6
New International Version
3 Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve(A) and send them with your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.
Personal Requests
5 After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you(B)—for I will be going through Macedonia.(C) 6 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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