On my arrival I will furnish credentials for those whom you select, and send them to convey your bounty to Jerusalem;
This has led me to ask Titus to complete the arrangements for the same gracious contribution among yourselves, as it was he who started it.
begging me of their own accord, most urgently, for the favour of contributing to the support of the saints.
and if anyone is hungry let him eat at home. You must not gather, only to incur condemnation. I will give you my instructions upon the other matters when I come.
if the sum makes it worth my while to go too, they shall accompany me.
Am I beginning again to 'commend' myself? Do I need, like some people, to be commended by written certificates either to you or from you?