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<a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> When I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when I arrive, whomever you may approve, I shall send them with letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem; <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when I arrive, whomever you may approve, I will send them with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem, <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When I arrive, I will send whomever you approve with letters [of authorization] to take your gift [of charity and love] to Jerusalem; <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When I arrive, I will send with letters those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When I arrive, I will send with letters those you recommend to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve, them will I send with letters to carry your bounty unto Jerusalem: <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Choose some followers to take the money to Jerusalem. I will send them on with the money and with letters which show that you approve of them. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve by letters, them will I send to carry your bounty unto Jerusalem: <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When I come, I will give letters of introduction to the people whom you choose. You can send your gift to Jerusalem with them. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> After I come, I shall give letters of introduction to those you have approved, and send them to take your gift to Jerusalem. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> When I arrive, I will send letters along with the men you approve to take your gift to Jerusalem. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. <a href="/net/1_corinthians/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Then, when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters of explanation to carry your gift to Jerusalem. <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality to Jerusalem. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And when I am with you, whatever brethren you accredit by letter I will send to carry your kind gift to Jerusalem. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/16.htm">World English Bible</a> When I arrive, I will send whoever you approve with letters to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and whenever I may come, whomsoever you may approve, through letters, these I will send to carry your favor to Jerusalem; <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And when I shall have arrived, whomever you might approve, with letters I will send these to carry your bounty to Jerusalem. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and whenever I may come, whomsoever ye may approve, through letters, these I will send to carry your favour to Jerusalem; <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when I be present, whom ye approve by letters, these will I send to carry your grace to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when I shall be with you, whomsoever you shall approve by letters, them will I send to carry your grace to Jerusalem. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when I am present, whomever you shall approve through letters, these I shall send to bear your gifts to Jerusalem. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Bible</a> And when I arrive, I shall send those whom you have approved with letters of recommendation to take your gracious gift to Jerusalem. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And when I arrive, I will send any whom you approve with letters to take your gift to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when I come, whomsoever you may select, I will send with a letter, to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when I shall come, those whom you elect I shall send with a letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when I come, whatever persons you approve, I will send with letters to carry your favor to Jerusalem. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But when I may be present, whomsoever you may approve by your letters, these will I send to carry away your benefaction to Jerusalem: <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But when I come, whosoever you shall approve by letters, those will I send to carry your charity to Jerusalem. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and when I come, I shall send such as you shall approve of, who will convey letters, and your kind present to Jerusalem. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And when I am with you, whatever brethren you accredit by letter I will send to carry your kind gift to Jerusalem. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, when I arrive, whomsoever ye may approve, the same will I send with letters to carry your bounty to Jerusalem; <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when I am with you, whomsoever ye shall approve, I will send, with your letters, to carry your bounty to Jerusalem. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3752" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">The Collection for the Saints</a> …2On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. 3<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then,</a> <a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as."></a> <a href="/greek/3854.htm" title="3854: paragenōmai (V-ASM-1S) -- From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly.">on my arrival,</a> <a href="/greek/3992.htm" title="3992: pempsō (V-FIA-1S) -- To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. ">I will send</a> <a href="/greek/1992.htm" title="1992: epistolōn (N-GFP) -- A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message.">letters</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutous (DPro-AMP) -- This; he, she, it. ">those</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hous (RelPro-AMP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1381.htm" title="1381: dokimasēte (V-ASA-2P) -- From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve.">you recommend</a> <a href="/greek/667.htm" title="667: apenenkein (V-ANA) -- To carry, bear away (sometimes with violence). From apo and phero; to bear off.">to carry</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charin (N-AFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">gift</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2419.htm" title="2419: Ierousalēm (N-AFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.">Jerusalem.</a> 4And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-18.htm">2 Corinthians 8:18-21</a> Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel. / More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. / We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">2 Corinthians 9:5</a> So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly. <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17</a> After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings. <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25-28</a> Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. / For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. ... <a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a> They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a> So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-4</a> Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ... <a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1-2</a> Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you. / For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. <a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Acts 20:4</a> Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16-17</a> But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. / For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6</a> So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">2 Corinthians 8:19</a> More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23</a> As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-13</a> For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">2 Corinthians 8:24</a> In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when I come, whomsoever you shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality to Jerusalem.when.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-19.htm">1 Corinthians 4:19-21</a> But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power… <a href="/1_corinthians/11-34.htm">1 Corinthians 11:34</a> And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.whomsoever.<a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Acts 6:1-6</a> And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration… <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">2 Corinthians 8:19-24</a> And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind: … liberality.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">2 Corinthians 8:4,6,19</a> Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/14-22.htm">Approve</a> <a href="/romans/9-31.htm">Arrive</a> <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/romans/11-5.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Introduction</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-41.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/acts/28-21.htm">Letters</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">Money</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-28.htm">Selection</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">Together</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">Whenever</a> <a href="/romans/9-18.htm">Whomever</a> <a href="/acts/8-19.htm">Whomsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/1-10.htm">Approve</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-13.htm">Arrive</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-10.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-19.htm">Introduction</a> <a href="/galatians/1-17.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-13.htm">Letters</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-8.htm">Money</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Selection</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-15.htm">Whenever</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-10.htm">Whomever</a> <a href="/genesis/6-2.htm">Whomsoever</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 16</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">He exhorts them to a collection for the brothers at Jerusalem.</a> 10. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Commends Timothy;</a> 13. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">and after friendly admonitions,</a> 16. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">concludes his epistle with various salutations.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then, on my arrival Paul is writing to the Corinthians about his travel plans. His arrival signifies his personal involvement and oversight, which was important for maintaining trust and accountability. This reflects the apostolic authority and pastoral care Paul exercised over the churches he founded.I will send letters Letters in the ancient world were a primary means of communication and authentication. Paul’s mention of sending letters indicates a formal and organized approach to the collection and delivery of the offering. This also highlights the importance of written documentation in the early church for ensuring transparency and integrity.with those you recommend Paul emphasizes the involvement of the Corinthian church in selecting trustworthy individuals to accompany the gift. This participatory approach fosters communal responsibility and trust. It also reflects the early church's practice of communal decision-making, as seen in <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a>, where the congregation selects deacons.to carry your gift The gift refers to the collection for the impoverished believers in Jerusalem. This act of charity underscores the unity and interdependence of the early Christian communities. It also fulfills the principle of mutual aid and support within the body of Christ, as seen in <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26-27</a>.to Jerusalem Jerusalem was the center of the early Christian church and held significant spiritual and historical importance. The collection for Jerusalem symbolizes the Gentile churches' gratitude and solidarity with the Jewish believers. This act of giving also fulfills the prophecy of Gentiles bringing gifts to Jerusalem, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Isaiah 60:5-7</a>, and reflects the fulfillment of God's plan for unity among His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Corinthians, providing guidance and instructions for the early church. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The destination for the collection, where the church was experiencing significant need. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthians.htm">The Corinthians</a> Members of the church in Corinth who are being instructed to prepare a collection for the saints in Jerusalem. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_recommended_messengers.htm">The Recommended Messengers</a> Trusted individuals from the Corinthian church who will be chosen to deliver the collection to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_generosity.htm">The Importance of Generosity</a> Paul’s instruction to the Corinthians to prepare a gift for the Jerusalem church underscores the Christian call to generosity and support for fellow believers in need. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_trust.htm">Accountability and Trust</a> By recommending that the Corinthians choose trustworthy individuals to deliver the gift, Paul emphasizes the importance of accountability and integrity in handling church resources. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> The collection for the Jerusalem church illustrates the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities and the call for unity and mutual support among believers. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_planning.htm">Preparation and Planning</a> Paul’s directive to have the collection ready upon his arrival teaches the value of planning and preparation in ministry efforts. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Paul’s involvement in the collection process highlights the role of church leaders in guiding and facilitating acts of service and charity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 16</a> <a href="/q/why_do_acts_and_paul's_letters_differ.htm">Why does the Book of Acts contradict Paul's letters in describing his conversion?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_early_super-apostles.htm">Who were the super-apostles in early Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_some_ot_laws_still_needed.htm">Acts 15:7-9 - If God supposedly made no distinction between Jews and Gentiles, why do some Old Testament laws still appear necessary in the letter?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'body_as_holy_spirit's_temple'.htm">What does 'Body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) Whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters.--Better, whomsoever ye shall approve, them will I send by letters to bring your gifts to Jerusalem. The Apostle had not made up his mind finally whether he would take the gift himself or send it by messengers, whom he would accredit with letters, to the Church at Jerusalem. He would probably be influenced by the amount collected, and by the urgency, or otherwise, of the needs of those at Jerusalem at the time. The Apostle was, in one sense, the humblest of men; but he valued highly the dignity of his apostolic office, and if but a very small sum were ready for the Church at Jerusalem, he would have felt it to be beneath the dignity of his office, though not of himself, to be the bearer of such an offering. The course finally adopted was that the Apostle went himself, and the selected brethren with him (<a href="/acts/21-15.htm" title="And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem.">Acts 21:15</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send. It is difficult to see why the translators rendered the clause thus, unless they disliked to face the certainty that the apostle must have written many letters which are no longer extant. The true rendering is, Whomsoever ye approve, these I will send with letters. The letters would be letters of introduction or commendation (<a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Acts 18:27</a>; <a href="/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/3-1.htm">2 Corinthians 3:1</a>) to the apostles at Jerusalem. Your liberality; literally, your grace or favour; i.e. the token of your voluntary affection. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then, δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. on my arrival, παραγένωμαι (paragenōmai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3854.htm">Strong's 3854: </a> From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly. I will send πέμψω (pempsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3992.htm">Strong's 3992: </a> To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. letters ἐπιστολῶν (epistolōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message. with δι’ (di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. those τούτους (toutous) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. you recommend δοκιμάσητε (dokimasēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1381.htm">Strong's 1381: </a> From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. to carry ἀπενεγκεῖν (apenenkein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_667.htm">Strong's 667: </a> To carry, bear away (sometimes with violence). From apo and phero; to bear off. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. gift χάριν (charin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jerusalem. Ἰερουσαλήμ (Ierousalēm) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2419.htm">Strong's 2419: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">1 Corinthians 16:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 16:3 When I arrive I will send whoever (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>