1 Corinthians 16:1

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 kedoshim, as I directed Messiah’s communities in Galatia, you do likewise. 2On the first day of the week, let each of you set something aside, saving up whatever is gained, so no collections take place when I come. 3Then whenever I arrive, I will send whomever you approve with letters of introduction to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

1 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Nowδέde · thenG1161
• concerningπερίperi · aboutG4012
• the collectionλογίαlogia · collectionG3048
• forεἰςeis · towardG1519
• the saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
• asὥσπερhōsper · just asG5618
• I have given orderδιατάσσωdiatassō · to directG1299
• to the churchesἐκκλησίαekklēsia · assemblyG1577
• of GalatiaΓαλατίαGalatia · GalatiaG1053
• evenκαίkai · andG2532
• soοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
• doποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• yeσύsu · youG4771

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 16:1

• Acts 11:28One of them, named Agabus, stood up and predicted through the Ruach that there was going to be a great famine over all the world. (This took place during the reign of Claudius.)
• Acts 24:17Now after several years, I came to bring tzadakah to my country for the poor and to present offerings.
• Romans 15:25But now I am going to Jerusalem, bringing aid to the kedoshim.
• 2 Corinthians 8:1Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace God has given to Messiah’s communities in Macedonia—
• Galatians 2:10They asked only that we remember the poor—something I also was eager to do.
• Acts 9:41He gave her his hand and raised her up. Then he called the kedoshim and widows and presented her alive.
• Romans 12:13contributing to the needs of the kedoshim, extending hospitality.
• 2 Corinthians 9:12For this service of giving is not only supplying the needs of the kedoshim, but is also overflowing with many thanksgivings to God.
• Philemon 1:5hearing of your love and the trust you have toward the Lord Yeshua and all the kedoshim.
• Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love that you showed for His name, in having served and continuing to serve the kedoshim.
• 1 John 3:17But if someone has material possessions and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?
• Acts 16:6They went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Ruach ha-Kodesh to speak the word in Asia.
• Acts 18:23After spending some time there, he departed and went one place after another throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
• Galatians 1:2and all the brothers with me. To Messiah’s communities 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

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 16:1

• Alms
• Beneficence
• Galatia
• Liberality
• Poor

In the dictionaries

• Galatia
• Galatia, Galatians
• Acknowledge
• Alms
• Collection
• Gathering
• Lay
• Refresh
• Romans, Epistle to the
• Sabbath

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