1 Corinthians 16:1 Cross References - Mace

¹ Now as to the collection for the converts at Jerusalem, do as I have directed for the churches of Galatia.

¹³ then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many that this man has done a world of mischief to thy saints at Jerusalem: he is now here,

⁴¹ Peter lent her his hand, and lift her up; and having called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

²⁸ and one of them named Agabus foretold by the spirit, that there should be a great famine, thro' all the world: which accordingly happen'd in the reign of Claudius Cesar.

³⁰ and sent it by the hands of Saul and Barnabas to the presbyters at Jerusalem.

⁶ but after they had travers'd Phrygia and Galatia, they were order'd by the holy spirit not to preach the gospel in Asia:

²³ after he had stay'd there some time, he departed and pass'd through all Galatia and Phrygia, where he encourag'd the disciples.

¹⁷ after several years absence I came to Jerusalem, with contributions for my brethren, and oblations for the temple:

¹³ distribute to the necessity of the saints; cultivate hospitality.

²⁵ but now I am going to Jerusalem, to distribute charity to the converts. ²⁶ for those of Macedonia and Achaia, have thought fit to make a contribution for the poor converts at Jerusalem.

¹ I must acquaint you, brethren, with the contribution which the churches of Macedonia have religiously made, ² who tho' labouring under great trial of affliction, and extreme poverty, have notwithstanding with exceeding cheerfulness contributed very liberally: being forward of themselves to the utmost of their power, ³ (I bear them witness) yea, and beyond their power: ⁴ earnestly intreating me to take the gift, and the charge of conveying it to the converts at Jerusalem: ⁵ and in this they out-did my expectation; such was the divine pleasure, they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then made me an offer to go themselves to Corinth. ⁶ I therefore desired Titus, as he had begun, to finish this contribution among you. ⁷ that as you excel in every thing, in faith, in language, mystical knowledge, in all virtue, and in your affection to us; I hope you will excel too in this charitable disposition. ⁸ I don't mean to prescribe to you, but that the zeal of others may show you are as sincerely well-affected. ⁹ for you are sensible of the beneficence of our Lord Jesus Christ; powerful as he was, for your sake he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.

¹² for the execution of this charitable office, does not only supply the necessities of the converts, but by the thanksgivings of many redounds also to the glory of God. ¹³ having this proof of you by such a supply, they will glorify God for your profess'd subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution to them as well as others; ¹⁴ and you will have the advantage of their earnest prayers, for the exceeding favour God has bestowed upon them by you: ¹⁵ thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift.

² who are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: grace be to you, and peace from God the father,

¹⁰ only they recommended to us to get collections for the poor in Judea: which I was very careful to do.

⁵ and thank my God for the account I have of your faith in the Lord Jesus and the love you bear to all the saints;

⁷ for your liberality, my brother, affected us with great joy and comfort, by your having refresh'd the bowels of the saints.

¹⁰ for God is too just to his promise not to regard your piety, and the love which you have shewn to the christian religion by the assistance ye have given to the saints, and still continue to give.

¹⁷ he that possesses the enjoyments of life, and seeing his brother in want, has no compassion for him, how can he be said to have any divine love?