1Cor 16:1, 2Cor 8:1, 9:2 | ESV | STEP | Now concerning the collection for the saints : as I directed the churches of Galatia , so you also are to do .

1 Corinthians 16:1

The Collection for the Saints

1 Now concerning ^{▼▼The expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians’ letter; see 7:1; also verse 12} ^bthe collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.

2 Corinthians 8:1

Encouragement to Give Generously

1 We want you to know, brothers, ^{▼▼Or brothers and sisters} about the grace of God that has been ^dgiven among the churches of Macedonia,

2 Corinthians 9:2

2 for I know your readiness, ^eof which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready ^fsince last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them.