kjv@1Corinthians:16:1@ Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
kjv@1Corinthians:16:2@ 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.
kjv@1Corinthians:16:3@ And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.
kjv@1Corinthians:16:9@ For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
kjv@1Corinthians:16:10@ Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
kjv@1Corinthians:16:11@ Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
kjv@1Corinthians:16:12@ As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.
kjv@1Corinthians:16:13@ Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
kjv@1Corinthians:16:15@ I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
kjv@1Corinthians:16:16@ That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.
kjv@1Corinthians:16:17@ I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
kjv@1Corinthians:16:18@ For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
kjv@1Corinthians:16:19@ The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
kjv@1Corinthians:16:20@ All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
I may have mentioned before that the long distance transfer of monies was dangerous business back in this day. Not only did the actual envoy have to be fully trusted, I assume that diversions and disguises and stealth's had to be planned to avoid being robbed. Larger volumes of money may have to be sent out by multiple and less obvious means. A charitable Christian church was no doubt a target for thieves and a good place for them to plant conspiring informants. Paul's public announcement may itself be a ruse. This is my hunch and not a revelation. Would it be wrong if he did?
If the church in Jerusalem was in urgent need of this gifting it was likely that they were going to have to be patient. Things were moving at the pace of the old world and various considerations were having to be made. Amongst all this wonderful doctrine and teaching the real world remains. I think that it is a refreshing to see that they were working through issues much like we have to today.
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