1 Corinthians 16:3

“Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings;

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some, letters of commendation to you or from you?

And I give my opinion in this matter, for this is profitable for you, who were the first to begin a year ago not only to do this, but also to desire to do it.

And we have sent along with him the brother whose praise in the things of the gospel is throughout all the churches.

And not only this, but he has also been appointed by the churches to travel with us in this gracious work that is being ministered by us for the glory of the Lord Himself, and to show our readiness,