1 CORINTHIANS 16:3 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.”
When I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem — Paul will facilitate the transfer through approved messengers (dokimastoi: approved, tested). Letters of introduction validate bearers and ensure accountability.
Church Fathers on 1 Corinthians 16:3
“And when I arrive, whomsoever you shall approve, them will I send with letters to carry your bounty to Jerusalem.” He said not, “this person,” and “that,” but, “whomsoever you shall approve,” whomsoever you shall choose, thus freeing his ministration from suspicion. Wherefore to them he leaves the right of voting in the choice of those who are to convey it. He is far enough from saying, “The payment is yours, but the privilege of selecting those who are to carry it is not…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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