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You should follow the same procedure I gave to the churches in Galatia. <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have directed the churches of Galatia, so also you are to do. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">King James Bible</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">New King James Version</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you are to do as well. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so do you also. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now concerning the money collected for [the relief of] the saints [in Jerusalem], you are to do the same as I directed the churches of Galatia to do. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now about the collection for the saints: Do the same as I instructed the Galatian churches. <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now about the collection for the saints: You should do the same as I instructed the Galatian churches. <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When you collect money for God's people, I want you to do exactly what I told the churches in Galatia to do. <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Now, concerning the money to be collected for God's people [in Jerusalem]: I want you to do as I directed the churches in Galatia. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now, concerning what you wrote about the money to be raised to help God's people in Judea. You must do what I told the churches in Galatia to do. <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, you should follow the directions I gave to the churches in Galatia. <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: <a href="/net/1_corinthians/16.htm">NET Bible</a> With regard to the collection for the saints, please follow the directions that I gave to the churches of Galatia: <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the churches of Galatia, you do likewise. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As to the collection for God's people, what I have directed the Churches of Galatia to do, you must do also. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/16.htm">World English Bible</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And concerning the collection that [is] for the holy ones, as I directed to the assemblies of Galatia, so also you—do; <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have directed the churches of Galatia, so also you are to do. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And concerning the collection that is for the saints, as I directed to the assemblies of Galatia, so also ye -- do ye; <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And concerning the collection for the holy ones, as I appointed to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> NOW concerning the collections that are made for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, so do ye also. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now concerning the collections which are made for the saints: just as I have arranged for the churches of Galatia, so should it also be done with you. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Bible</a> Now in regard to the collection for the holy ones, you also should do as I ordered the churches of Galatia. <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints: you should follow the directions I gave to the churches of Galatia.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> NOW concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, likewise do you also. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But concerning that which has been collected for the Saints, just as I have commanded the church of Galatia, do so also.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> As it respects the collection which is for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so also do you. <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But concerning the contribution to the saints, as I commanded the churches of Galatia, so you also do. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> NOW concerning the collection which is for the saints, as I have given an order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Now as to the collection for the converts at Jerusalem, do as I have directed for the churches of Galatia. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As to the collection for God's people, what I have directed the Churches of Galatia to do, you must do also. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the assemblies of Galatia, so also do ye. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3734" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">The Collection for the Saints</a> 1<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: Peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3048.htm" title="3048: logeias (N-GFS) -- From logos; a contribution.">collection</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: hagious (Adj-AMP) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">saints,</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows)."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsate (V-AMA-2P) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">are to do</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5618.htm" title="5618: hōsper (Adv) -- Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like.">as</a> <a href="/greek/1299.htm" title="1299: dietaxa (V-AIA-1S) -- To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc.">I directed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsiais (N-DFP) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">churches</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1053.htm" title="1053: Galatias (N-GFS) -- Of foreign origin; Galatia, a region of Asia.">of Galatia:</a> 2On 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a> So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25-26</a> Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. / For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-4</a> Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ... <a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1-5</a> Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you. / For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. / But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said. ... <a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a> They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17</a> After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">2 Corinthians 8:13-15</a> It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. / At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. / As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.” <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a> For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-13</a> 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. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others. <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a> Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">2 Corinthians 8:19-21</a> More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. / We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. / For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">2 Corinthians 8:6</a> So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-16.htm">2 Corinthians 8:16-17</a> But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. / For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a> Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">2 Corinthians 8:24</a> In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do you.concerning.<a href="/acts/11-28.htm">Acts 11:28,30</a> And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar… <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17</a> Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.<a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Romans 15:25,26</a> But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints… the saints.<a href="/acts/9-41.htm">Acts 9:41</a> And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.<a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.<a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-15</a> For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; … the churches.<a href="/acts/16-6.htm">Acts 16:6</a> Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,<a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Acts 18:23</a> And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.<a href="/galatians/1-2.htm">Galatians 1:2</a> And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/matthew/9-9.htm">Collection</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Contribution</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Galatia</a> <a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Galatian</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-50.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-9.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Money</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-36.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-17.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">Saints</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/genesis/1-10.htm">Collection</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Contribution</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-4.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/galatians/1-2.htm">Galatia</a> <a href="/acts/16-6.htm">Galatian</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">God's</a> <a href="/galatians/2-13.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">Money</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-6.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">Saints</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 16</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">He exhorts them to a collection for the brothers at Jerusalem.</a> 10. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Commends Timothy;</a> 13. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">and after friendly admonitions,</a> 16. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">concludes his epistle with various salutations.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "saints" here are the Christian believers in Jerusalem who were experiencing severe economic hardship, possibly due to famine or persecution. This collection is a demonstration of the unity and mutual support within the early Church, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries. It reflects the principle of Christian charity and the responsibility of believers to care for one another, as seen in <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a>, where the disciples in Antioch send relief to the brothers living in Judea.you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia Paul's instruction to the Corinthians to follow the same directive given to the Galatian churches indicates a standardized approach to this collection across different regions. The churches of Galatia were located in the Roman province of Galatia, which is in modern-day Turkey. This suggests that Paul had established a consistent method for collecting and managing these funds, ensuring accountability and transparency. It also highlights the apostolic authority Paul held over the churches he founded, as well as the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities. This directive aligns with the broader biblical principle of orderly and systematic giving, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>, where Paul emphasizes that each person should give what they have decided in their heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter, providing guidance to the Corinthian church regarding the collection for the saints. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_corinth.htm">The Church in Corinth</a> The recipients of the letter, a diverse and dynamic early Christian community in the city of Corinth. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_churches_of_galatia.htm">The Churches of Galatia</a> Other early Christian communities that Paul had previously instructed regarding the collection. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_saints.htm">The Saints</a> Refers to the believers in Jerusalem who were in need, likely due to poverty or persecution. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_collection.htm">The Collection</a> A financial offering being organized by Paul to support the needy believers in Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/principle_of_generosity.htm">Principle of Generosity</a> The early church exemplified a spirit of generosity, emphasizing the importance of supporting fellow believers in need. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> The collection for the saints demonstrates the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities, reminding us of our responsibility to care for one another. <a href="/topical/f/following_apostolic_instruction.htm">Following Apostolic Instruction</a> Paul’s directive to the Corinthians, as he did with the Galatians, underscores the importance of adhering to apostolic teaching and guidance. <a href="/topical/p/practical_stewardship.htm">Practical Stewardship</a> The organization of the collection reflects the need for practical stewardship and planning in the administration of church resources. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The act of giving is a tangible expression of faith and love, serving as a witness to the transformative power of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 16</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_paul's_collection_beyond_bible.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1 – Is there any historical or archaeological evidence for Paul’s collection for the saints, or does it solely rely on biblical claims?</a> <a href="/q/is_paul's_giving_emphasis_social_pressure.htm">Could Paul’s emphasis on generous giving in 2 Corinthians 8 be seen as an attempt to exert social pressure on the Corinthians, rather than purely as a spiritual directive?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_an_institutional_church.htm">What defines an institutional church?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_giving.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian giving?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XVI.(1) Now concerning the collection for the saints.--This chapter deals briefly with the following subjects:--<a href="/context/1_corinthians/16-1.htm" title="Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do you.">1Corinthians 16:1-4</a>. The collection for the poor at Jerusalem.<a href="/context/1_corinthians/16-5.htm" title="Now I will come to you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.">1Corinthians 16:5-9</a>. The Apostle's prospective arrangement, as to his journey.<a href="/context/1_corinthians/16-10.htm" title="Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he works the work of the Lord, as I also do.">1Corinthians 16:10-18</a>. Commendation of various individuals.<a href="/context/1_corinthians/16-19.htm" title="The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.">1Corinthians 16:19-20</a>. The salutation of the Church.<a href="/context/1_corinthians/16-21.htm" title="The salutation of me Paul with my own hand.">1Corinthians 16:21-24</a>. The salutation of Paul himself. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 1-18. - Directions and arrangements. Verse 1. - Now concerning the collection for the saints. "The saints" are here the poor Christians at Jerusalem (<a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26</a>). The subject weighed much on St. Paul's mind. First, there was real need for their charity, for at Jerusalem there was as sharp a contrast between the lots of the rich and poor as there is in London, and the "poor saints," being the poorest of the poor (<a href="/james/2-5.htm">James 2:5</a>), must have often been in deep distress. Not many years before this time, in the famine of Claudius, (<a href="/acts/11-27.htm">Acts 11:27-30</a>), Queen Helena of Adiabene had kept the paupers of Jerusalem alive by importing cargoes of dried grapes and figs. Besides the periodical famines, the political troubles of Judaea had recently increased the general distress. Secondly, the tender heart of St. Paul was keenly alive to this distress. Thirdly, it was the only way in which the Gentile Churches could show their gratitude to the mother Church. Lastly, the Apostle St. Paul had solemnly promised the apostles at Jerusalem that he would remember the poor (<a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a>). Hence he frequently alludes to this collection (<a href="/2_corinthians/8.htm">2 Corinthians 8, 9</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26</a>; <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17</a>, etc.). The enthusiastic communism of the earliest Christian society in Jerusalem had soon ceased, being, as all experience proves, an impossible experiment under the conditions which regulate all human life, and it may have aggravated the chronic distress. As I have given order; rather, as I arranged. To the Churches of Galatia. Not in his extant letter to the Galatians, but either in a visit three years before this time (<a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Acts 18:28</a>), or by letter. It appears from <a href="/2_corinthians/8-10.htm">2 Corinthians 8:10</a> that St. Paul had already asked for the contributions of the Corinthians. "To the Corinthians he proposes the example of the Galatians; to the Macedonians the example of the Corinthians; to the Romans that of the Macedonians and Corinthians. Great is the power of example" (Bengel). Even so do ye. The aorist implies that they should do it at once. <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. about Περὶ (Peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. collection λογείας (logeias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3048.htm">Strong's 3048: </a> From logos; a contribution. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. saints, ἁγίους (hagious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. are to do ποιήσατε (poiēsate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. as ὥσπερ (hōsper) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5618.htm">Strong's 5618: </a> Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like. I directed διέταξα (dietaxa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1299.htm">Strong's 1299: </a> To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc. the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. churches ἐκκλησίαις (ekklēsiais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. of Galatia: Γαλατίας (Galatias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1053.htm">Strong's 1053: </a> Of foreign origin; Galatia, a region of Asia. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 15:58"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 15:58" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>