Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.
Parallel translations
- KJV Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
- BSB Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
- NKJV Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also:
- NASB Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you are to do as well.
- NLT 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.
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Quick answer
Paul gives directions for the collection for needy believers, as he commanded the Galatian churches. It matters because it shows the early church's practical generosity toward fellow saints.
Overview
Turning to practical matters, Paul addresses the relief offering for poor believers in Jerusalem. He points to the consistent practice he had established in Galatia. This collection expresses the unity and love of the wider body of Christ, with Gentile churches caring for Jewish believers in need.
Cross-references & the web
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- Rom 12:13contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.
- 1 Jn 3:17But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does God’s love remain in him?
- 2 Cor 8:1–9Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia;
- 2 Cor 9:12–15For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through many givings of thanks to God;
- Gal 2:10They only asked us to remember the poor — which very thing I was also zealous to do.
- Rom 15:25–26But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.
- Phlm 1:5hearing of your love, and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints;
- Phlm 1:7For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
- Acts 24:17Now after some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;
- Heb 6:10For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.
- Acts 11:30which they also did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
- Acts 16:6When they had gone through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.
- Acts 18:23Having spent some time there, he departed, and went through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.
- Acts 9:13But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he did to your saints at Jerusalem.
- Acts 9:41He gave her his hand, and raised her up. Calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive.
- Acts 11:28One of them named Agabus stood up, and indicated by the Spirit that there should be a great famine all over the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius.
- Gal 1:2and all the brothers who are with me, to the assemblies of Galatia:
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