1 Corinthians 16:1-4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Collection for the Jerusalem Church
16 Now about the collection(A) for the saints: You should do the same as I instructed the Galatian(B) churches. 2 On the first day of the week,[a](C) each of you is to set something aside and save in keeping with how he prospers, so that no collections will need to be made when I come.(D) 3 When I arrive, I will send with letters(E) those you recommend to carry your gracious gift to Jerusalem.(F) 4 If it is suitable for me to go as well, they can travel with me.
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- 1 Corinthians 16:2 Or Each Sunday
2 Corinthians 9:1-2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Motivations for Giving
9 Now concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you. 2 For I know your eagerness, and I brag about you to the Macedonians:[a](A) “Achaia[b](B) has been prepared since last year,” and your zeal(C) has stirred up most of them.(D)
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- 2 Corinthians 9:2 Macedonia was a Roman province in the northern area of modern Greece.
- 2 Corinthians 9:2 Achaia was the Roman province, south of Macedonia, where Corinth was located.
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