1 Corinthians 16:1
Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
2 On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.
3 Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
- KJV
- Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
- WEB
- Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.
- ASV
- Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.
- DARBY
- Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the assemblies of Galatia, so do *ye* do also.
- BLB
- Now concerning the collection that [is] for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so also you⁺ are to do.
- ÅB
- Men vedkommende innsamlingen til de hellige, da skal dere gjøre slik som jeg har ordnet det for menighetene i Galatia.
- OTB
- Når det gjelder innsamlingen for de troende, slik jeg instruerte menighetene i Galatia, skal dere gjøre det samme.
- B1930
- Men vedkommende innsamlingen til de hellige, da skal I gjøre således som jeg har ordnet det for menighetene i Galatia.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
1 John 3:17
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
Read in contextRomans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Read in context2 Corinthians 8:1–9
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
Read in context2 Corinthians 9:12–15
For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
Read in contextGalatians 2:10
They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
Read in contextRomans 15:25–26
Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
Read in contextActs 24:17
After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
Read in contextPhilemon 1:7
I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
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