Collection for the Jerusalem Church

16 Now about the collection(A) for the saints: Do the same as I instructed the Galatian(B) churches. On the first day of the week,(C) each of you is to set something aside and save in keeping with how he is prospering, so that no collections will need to be made when I come.(D) When I arrive, I will send with letters(E) those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.(F) If it is suitable for me to go as well, they will travel with me.

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Instructions and Greetings

16 Now concerning (A)the collection for [a](B)the saints, as (C)I directed the churches of (D)Galatia, so you are to do as well. On (E)the first day of every week, each of you is to [b]put aside and save as he may prosper, so that (F)no collections need to be made when I come. When I arrive, (G)whomever you approve, I will send them with letters to take your gift to Jerusalem; and if it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:1 I.e., the Christians in Jerusalem
  2. 1 Corinthians 16:2 Lit put with himself