American Standard Version
1 Corinthians 16:1
1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye.
1 Corinthians 16:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
- New International Version (NIV)Now about the collection for the Lord’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:
Context of 1 Corinthians 16:1
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I gave order to the churches of Galatia, so also do ye. 2Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come. 3And when I arrive, whomsoever ye shall approve, them will I send with letters to carry your bounty unto Jerusalem:
Read all of 1 Corinthians 161 Corinthians 16:1 word by word
Περὶ δὲ τῆς λογείας τῆς εἰς τοὺς ἁγίους ὥσπερ διέταξα ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις τῆς Γαλατίας, οὕτως καὶ ὑμεῖς ποιήσατε.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 16:1
- Acts 11:28And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be a great famine over all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius.
- Acts 24:17Now after some years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings:
- Romans 15:25but now, I say, I go unto Jerusalem, ministering unto the saints.
- 2 Corinthians 8:1Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia;
- Galatians 2:10only they would that we should remember the poor; which very thing I was also zealous to do.
- Acts 9:41And he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
- Romans 12:13communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
- 2 Corinthians 9:12For the ministration of this service not only filleth up the measure of the wants of the saints, but aboundeth also through many thanksgivings unto God;
- Philemon 1:5hearing of thy love, and of the faith which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints;
- Hebrews 6:10for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.
- 1 John 3:17But whoso hath the world’s goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?
- Acts 16:6And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden of the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;
- Acts 18:23And having spent some time there, he departed, and went through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.
- Galatians 1:2and all the brethren that are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 16:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1The collection for the saints - - , from , to gather, or collect; translated by the Vulgate, de collectis, a contribution made by the rich for the relief of the poor. The Christians living at Jerusalem, we may naturally suppose, were greatly straitened; as the enmity of their countrymen to the Gospel of Christ led them to treat those who professed it with cruelty, and spoil them of their goods; (see Hebrews 10:34; and Romans 15:26; and see the note Romans…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Now concerning the collection for the saints - The use of the article here shows that he had mentioned it to them before, and that it was a subject which they would readily understand. It was not new to them, but it was needful only to give some instructions in regard to the manner in which it should be done, and not in regard to the occasion for the collection, or the duty of making it. Accordingly, all his instructions relate simply to the manner in…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1A collection for the poor at Jerusalem. (1-9) Timothy and Apollos commended. (10-12) Exhortation to watchfulness in faith and love. (13-18) Christian salutations. (19-24) Verses 1-9 The good examples of other Christians and churches should rouse us. It is good to lay up in store for good uses. Those who are rich in this world, should be rich in good works, 1Ti 6:17, 18. The diligent hand will not make rich, without the Divine blessing, Pr 10:4, 22. And…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Galatia was a Roman province in Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey (see Acts 16:6; 18:23).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-241Co 16:1-24. Directions as to the Collection for the Judean Christians: Paul's Future Plans: He Commends to Them Timothy, Apollos, &C. Salutations and Conclusions. 1. collection for the saints--at Jerusalem (Ro 15:26) and in Judea (Ac 11:29, 30; 24:17; compare 2Co 8:4; 9:1, 12). He says "saints" rather than "the poor," to remind the Corinthians that in giving, it is to the Lord's people, their own brethren in the faith. Towards the close of the national…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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