1 Corinthians 16:1

Collection [λ ο γ ι α ς]. Peculiar to the New Testament, and occurring only here and ver. 2. The classical word is sullogh, Vulg., collecta, which latter is also used of the assemblies in which the collections took place. From legw to collect. For such material ministries Paul uses a variety of words; as cariv bounty, ver. 3; koinwnia contribution, Romans 14:26; eujlogia. blessing, 2 Corinthians 9:5; leitoupgia ministration, 2 Corinthians 9:12; ejlehmosunai alms, Acts 24:17. The word eranov was used by the Greeks to denote a feast of contribution or picnic; a club for mutual relief, and a contribution, made as a club - subscription, or for the support of the poor.

The saints. At Jerusalem. Evidently the community of property (Acts 2:44) had been abandoned; and Augustine supposes that the poverty of the Jerusalem Christians was due to that practice. See note on Romans 14:26. The precise causes of the destitution in that church can be only conjectured.