1 Corinthians 16:3 meaning and explanation

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

1 Corinthians 16:3, Berean Standard Bible

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Paul is closing his letter to the Corinthian church, organizing the collection for believers in Jerusalem who were suffering from famine and poverty. The Corinthians were to set money aside weekly, and now Paul explains the delivery: when he arrives, he will write letters of introduction for the men the congregation itself chooses and approves, so the gift travels with trusted representatives rather than through strangers.

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