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Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.
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A Debt of Gratitude
Commentators explain this collection was for the poor and persecuted saints in Jerusalem. Because the Corinthian church had received the gospel from Jerusalem, their giving was seen as more than simple charity; it was a way to honor their spiritual roots and repay a debt of gratitude to the mother church.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
First Corinthians CHAPTER 16
The doctrinal part of this epistle was closed at the end of the 15th chapter. See the Introduction. Be…
Now concerning the collection for the saints (περ δε της λογιας της εις τους αγιους). Paul has discussed all the problems raised b…
19th Century
Anglican
XVI.
Now concerning the collection for the saints.—This chapter deals briefly with the following …
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This section begins with “Now about,” the same phrase as was used in 7:1 and 12:1 (see introductory comment on 7:1–14:40). The Corinthians had evid…
16th Century
Protestant
But concerning the collection, Luke relates (Acts 11:28) that the prediction of Agabus, foretelling that there would be a fami…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now concerning the collection for the saints Not at Corinth, but at Jerusalem, as appears from ([Reference 1 Corinth…
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The good examples of other Christians and churches should rouse us. It is good to store up for good uses. Those who are rich in this world should b…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, throughout this letter, the Apostle offered the Corinthians general teaching; in this final chapter, he offers them specific and partic…
