1 Corinthians 16:1

Modern

Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:

Traditional

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

Literal

Now concerning the collection that is for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so also you are to do.

Latin

De collectis autem, quæ fiunt in sanctos, sicut ordinavi ecclesiis Galatiæ, ita et vos facite.

Greek

English

Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:

Galatia was a Roman province in Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey (see Acts 16:6; 18:23).

Paul responds to the Corinthians' question about the donation for poor Christians in Jerusalem (Acts 24:17; Romans 15:25–27; Second Corinthians 8–9; Galatians 2:10).

Theme notes and profiles

2 Corinthians 8:1–9
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
1 John 3:17
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
2 Corinthians 9:12–15
For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
Romans 15:25–26
Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
Galatians 2:10
They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
Acts 24:17
After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
Philemon 1:5
…because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
Philemon 1:7
I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
Acts 11:30
This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.
Acts 16:6
After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia.

Galatia: A region in Asia Minor, recipient of Paul's epistle