1 Corinthians 16:2

Collection for the Saints

1 Now concerning ^athe collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:

2 ^aOn the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.

3 And when I come, ^awhomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem.

4 ^aBut if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.

Personal Plans

5 Now I will come to you ^awhen I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia).

6 And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may ^asend me on my journey, wherever I go.

7 For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, ^aif the Lord permits.

Commentaries:

John Wesley's Notes

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1 Corinthians 16:2

Let every one - Not the rich only: let him also that hath little, gladly give of that little. According as he hath been prospered - Increasing his alms as God increases his substance. According to this lowest rule of Christian prudence, if a man when he has or gains one pound give a tenth to God, when he has or gains an hundred he will give the tenth of this also. And yet I show unto you a more excellent way. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Stint yourself to no proportion at all. But lend to God all you can.

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