Corpus-Paul

["Jill & Dale Walker" <jillendale AT 21stcentury.net>]

Paul discussed the collection with churches in Galatia, Macedonia,
Achaia, and Rome. His dialogue with Achaea went back and forth a few
times. His interest in it was a key element of his relationship with the
Jerusalem church. His participation in it influenced his travel plans.

1 Cor 16:1-4; Gal 2:10; 2 Cor 8-9; Rom 15:25-27

The energy put into organizing the collection, Paul's consistency in 
mentioning it to churches, it's connection to the Jerusalem conference
and to Paul's appointment to preach to the nations lead me to think it
is an important event in Paul's churches and work.

Dale Walker





adw211 AT is9.nyu.edu wrote:
> 
> 1. Re: Paul's letters & Acts
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> 
> I was just wondering, if Acts doesn't mention the collection, is it
> possible that it is not as important as most scholars believe it is?  If I
> can rememeber correctly, most of the authentic Paulines only mention it
> once and I believe only for one sentence.  The only prolonged discourse I
> could remember was in the Corinthian correspondence.
> 
> Andrew Douglas Wong
> 
> > The collection was a major element of Paul's ministry, but
> > Acts says little about it.  This is an interpretation of Paul'l life
> that
> > strikes me as out of step with Paul himself. So, good data, but
> > questionable interpretation.
> 
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