"Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.

"Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

"And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem." — 1 Corinthians 16:1-3