161 Now about the collection for the Lord's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do.
161 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
161 Now concerning
161 Regarding the relief offering for poor Christians that is being collected, you get the same instructions I gave the churches in Galatia.
161 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:
161 Now regarding your question about the money being collected for God's people in Jerusalem. You should follow the same procedure I gave to the churches in Galatia.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:1
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 16:1-9
(Read 1 Corinthians 16:1-9)
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, James 4:15. Adversaries and opposition do not break the spirits of faithful and successful ministers, but warm their zeal, and inspire them with fresh courage. A faithful minister is more discouraged by the hardness of his hearers' hearts, and the backslidings of professors, than by the enemies' attempts.