Collecting... for the Saints
- Ron Graham - twotug@embarqmail.com "Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 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. And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem." 1 Corinthians 16:1-3. First notice that Paul says "concerning the collection for the saints" Paul specifically states who the collection is for... the Jerusalem saints. The purpose of the collection was to help provide the saints in Jerusalem with sustenance - apparently they were in great need. Secondly, we find the true understanding of the verse above to be somewhat diverted in our English translations. The English phrase "the first day of the week" is translated from the Greek words "mia sabbaton". The Greek word "mia"...