1 Corinthians 16:2

Translations

Modern

On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Every first of the week, let each one of you put aside, treasuring up whatever he may be prospered in, so that when I might come, then there should be no collections.

Latin

Per unam sabbati unusquisque vestrum apud se seponat, recondens quod ei bene placuerit: ut non, cum venero, tunc collectæ fiant.

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On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

Notes

1 Corinthians 16:2

Christians gathered on the first day of each week (see Acts 20:7) instead of the last day, as in the Old Testament (Exodus 20:8; 34:21; Isaiah 58:13–14). The first day was called the "Lord's Day," marking the day of the Lord's resurrection (Mark 16:9; Luke 24:13–15; John 20:19; Revelation 1:10). The amount of money to give was not specified. Paul later encouraged them to give as generously as possible (2 Corinthians 8:1–4; 9:6–13; compare Luke 12:33–34; 21:1–4; 1 Timothy 6:18–19).

1 Corinthians 16:1–4

Paul responds to the Corinthians' question about the donation for poor Christians in Jerusalem (Acts 24:17; Romans 15:25–27; Second Corinthians 8–9; Galatians 2:10).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Christian Giving

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Parallels

2 Corinthians 9:1–15

People

Sabbath: The seventh day of the week, set apart for rest and worship

Glossary

Alms Beggar Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ First Letter to the Corinthians Lord’s Day Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Asking for Money Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Blessing: Temporal, from God Giving: Rules For Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: should be Exercised: According to Ability Poor: Duty To The Sabbath: First Day of the Week Kept As, by the Church The Seventh Day

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