25 At present, however, ^fI am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints.

The Collection for the Saints

1 Now concerning^{1 e}the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.

15 Now I urge you, brothers¹—you know that ^ethe household² of Stephanas were ^fthe first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves ^gto the service of the saints—

The Collection for Christians in Jerusalem

1 Now ^lit is superfluous for me to write to you about ^mthe ministry for the saints,

12 For the ministry of this service is not only supplying ^ethe needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.

10 For ^zGod is not unjust so as to overlook ^ayour work and the love that you have shown for his name in ^bserving the saints, as you still do.

16 Do not neglect to do good and ^vto share what you have, for such ^wsacrifices are pleasing to God.

18 They are to do good, ^fto be rich in good works, to be generous and ^gready to share,