1 Corinthians 16:1

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

Cross-reference

Acts 11:30 Historical context

In Acts 11:30, the Antioch church sends relief to Jerusalem by Barnabas and Saul, showing the same kind of collection Paul now instructs.

Acts 24:17 Historical context

In Acts 24:17, Paul later refers to bringing alms to his nation — the same collection he is organizing here.

Romans 12:13 directly commands contributing to saints' needs—the same practical love Paul is organizing in the collection.

Romans 15:25 Historical context

In Romans 15:25, Paul states he is going to Jerusalem with aid for the saints, directly fulfilling the collection plan from here.

Romans 15:26 Historical context

In Romans 15:26, Macedonia and Achaia (including Corinth) have made the contribution Paul commands here, showing its success.

2 Corinthians 8:1 Historical context

In 2 Corinthians 8:1, Paul continues the collection topic, praising Macedonians' generosity to motivate the Corinthians further.

2 Corinthians 9:12–15 Historical context

2 Corinthians 9:12-15 expands on the collection's spiritual benefits—thanksgiving and supply for saints—directly continuing Paul's teaching.

Galatians 1:2 Historical context

Galatians 1:2 addresses the same churches of Galatia that Paul directed regarding the collection.

Galatians 2:10 Historical context

In Galatians 2:10, the Jerusalem apostles ask Paul to remember the poor, which he eagerly does by organizing this collection.

Hebrews 6:10 Related theme

Hebrews 6:10 assures God remembers service to saints—the collection is a prime instance of such love and work.

1 John 3:17 Parallel

1 John 3:17 warns against closing heart to brother in need—the collection is a direct response to that call.

Acts 11:29 Parallel

Acts 11:29 shows disciples sending relief according to ability — an earlier example of the same type of collection for needy believers that Paul now organizes.

2 Corinthians 8:4 shows Macedonians begging to participate in the relief of the saints — the same collection project Paul refers to here.

2 Corinthians 9:3 has Paul sending brothers so the Corinthians are ready for the collection — directly continuing the same collection instructions.

Acts 16:6 Historical context

Acts 16:6 shows Paul traveling through Galatia, where he gave the collection instructions referenced in 1 Cor 16:1.

Acts 18:23 Historical context

Acts 18:23 records Paul strengthening disciples in Galatia—context for the directive he gave to those churches.