Verse 3

When I arrive, I will send those you approve by letters to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

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  • Acts 6:1-6 : 1 During these days, as the disciples were increasing in number, there was a complaint by the Greek-speaking Jews against the Hebrew-speaking Jews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve summoned all the disciples together and said, 'It would not be right for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables.' 3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this responsibility. 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. 5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a convert from Antioch. 6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
  • 1 Cor 4:19-21 : 19 But I will come to you soon, if the Lord is willing, and I will find out not only what those who are arrogant are saying, but what power they have. 20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of words, but of power. 21 What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?
  • 1 Cor 11:34 : 34 If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give further instructions.
  • 2 Cor 8:4 : 4 They urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
  • 2 Cor 8:6 : 6 So we urged Titus, just as he had earlier begun, to complete this act of grace among you as well.
  • 2 Cor 8:18-24 : 18 And we are sending along with him the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in spreading the gospel. 19 Not only that, but he was also chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry out this act of grace, which is being administered by us to the glory of the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. 20 We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us regarding this generous gift we are administering. 21 For we are taking every precaution to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of people. 22 We are also sending with them our brother, who has often proved diligent in many matters and is now even more so because of his great confidence in you. 23 As for Titus, he is my partner and co-worker among you; as for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. 24 Therefore, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you, so that the churches can see it.