The Collection for the Saints
1 Now concerning16:1 The expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians’ letter; see 7:1; also verse 12See Acts 24:17the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On Acts 20:7;[Rev. 1:10] the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, 2 Cor. 8:3,11as he may prosper, 2 Cor. 9:3so that there will be no collecting when I come. 3 And when I arrive, I will send [2 Cor. 8:18,19]those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem.