1Cor 16:1 Cross References

1 Corinthians 16:1

1: Now about the money being collected for the Christians in Jerusalem: You should follow the same procedures I gave to the churches in Galatia.

But before I come, I must go down to Jerusalem to take a gift to the Christians there.
For you see, the believers in Greece have eagerly taken up an offering for the Christians in Jerusalem, who are going through such hard times.

But if anyone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need and refuses to help--how can God's love be in that person?

The only thing they suggested was that we remember to help the poor, and I have certainly been eager to do that.

Now I want to tell you, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done for the churches in Macedonia.
Though they have been going through much trouble and hard times, their wonderful joy and deep poverty have overflowed in rich generosity.
For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford but far more. And they did it of their own free will.
They begged us again and again for the gracious privilege of sharing in the gift for the Christians in Jerusalem.
Best of all, they went beyond our highest hopes, for their first action was to dedicate themselves to the Lord and to us for whatever directions God might give them.

When God's children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.

So two good things will happen--the needs of the Christians in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanksgiving to God.
You will be glorifying God through your generous gifts. For your generosity to them will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.
And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the wonderful grace of God shown through you.
Thank God for his Son--a gift too wonderful for words!

"After several years away, I returned to Jerusalem with money to aid my people and to offer sacrifices to God.

I myself have gained much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because your kindness has so often refreshed the hearts of God's people.

because I keep hearing of your trust in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God's people.

For God is not unfair. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other Christians, as you still do.

Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had told them not to go into the province of Asia at that time.

This they did, entrusting their gifts to Barnabas and Saul to take to the elders of the church in Jerusalem.

All the brothers and sisters here join me in sending greetings to the churches of Galatia.

One of them named Agabus stood up in one of the meetings to predict by the Spirit that a great famine was coming upon the entire Roman world. (This was fulfilled during the reign of Claudius.)

He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then he called in the widows and all the believers, and he showed them that she was alive.

After spending some time in Antioch, Paul went back to Galatia and Phrygia, visiting all the believers, encouraging them and helping them to grow in the Lord.

"But Lord," exclaimed Ananias, "I've heard about the terrible things this man has done to the believers in Jerusalem!

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