What does 1 Corinthians 16:3 mean?

1 Corinthians 16:3 highlights themes such as generosity, community, support when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Corinthians 16:3 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

2Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

3And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

4And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.

5Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

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Romans 15:26
Both verses discuss the collection for the saints in Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 9:7
This verse emphasizes the importance of giving willingly and cheerfully.
Acts 11:29
Similar themes of providing aid to the church in Jerusalem are present.