"Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye." — 1 Corinthians 16:1

1 Corinthians 16:1 · KJV

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

— 1 Corinthians 16:1

Upon 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.

1 Corinthians 16 — Context

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

Upon 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.

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

Cross References

2 Corinthians 9:12-15

For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

Romans 12:13

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

1 John 3:17

But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels {of compassion} from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Romans 15:25-26

But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.

Galatians 2:10

Only {they would} that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.

Acts 24:17

Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

Philemon 1:5

Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;