I Corinthians 16:1-11
The Collection for the Saints – Plans for Travel

Today, 06/07/2023, let us, together in the grace of God, rejoice and reflect on the Word of God in I Corinthians 16:1-11.

1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

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.

3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

4 And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.

5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.

6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.

9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

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.

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.

[King James Version]

Suggested Questions:

1. The contribution mentioned in verse 1 is a contribution for what purpose? Is it the regular offering of God’s people or not?

2. Does the content of question 2 imply that God’s people gather to worship God on the First Day of the week and make offerings?

3. What does the clause “if it be meet” in verse 4 mean?

4. What does the clause “that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go” in verse 6 mean?

Suggested Applications:

1. What do you think about God’s people regularly giving money to support the ministries of the Church? Do you regularly participate in the act of giving offerings?

2. Do you have any plans regarding your spiritual journey and service to God in these last days?