1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of every week each of you should put by what he can afford, so that no collections need be made after I have come.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

In Context

1With reference to the Collection for Christ’s People, I want you to follow the instructions that I gave to the Churches in Galatia.

3On my arrival, I will send any persons, whom you may authorise by letter, to carry your gift to Jerusalem;

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Cross References

Mark 12:41Then Jesus sat down opposite the chests for the Temple offerings, and watched how the people put money into them. Many rich people were putting in large sums;

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 16:2-5

Contributions for the Poor. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. 3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. 4 And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me. In this chapter Paul closes this long… Read the whole commentary →

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