en_tn_condensed/1co/16/01.md

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Connecting Statement:

In his closing notes, Paul reminds the Corinthian believers to collect money for the needy believers in Jerusalem. He reminds them that Timothy will come to them before he goes to Paul.

for the believers

Paul was collecting money from his churches for the poor Jewish Christians in Jerusalem and Judea.

as I directed

"as I gave specific instructions"