Romans 15:25-27
25At present, however, aI am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints. 26For bMacedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. 27For they were pleased to do it, and indeed cthey owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings.1 Corinthians 16:1-2
The Collection for the Saints
1Now concerning ▼▼The expression Now concerning introduces a reply to a question in the Corinthians’ letter; see 7:1; also verse 12
ethe collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2On fthe first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, gas he may prosper, hso that there will be no collecting when I come. 2 Corinthians 9:1-2
The Collection for Christians in Jerusalem
1Now iit is superfluous for me to write to you about jthe ministry for the saints, 2for I know your readiness, kof which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready lsince last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them.Galatians 2:10
10Only, they asked us to remember the poor, mthe very thing I was eager to do.
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