Bible Dictionaries
Collection
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The Christians in Palestine, from various causes, suffered from poverty. Paul awakened an interest in them among the Gentile churches, and made pecuniary collections in their behalf (Acts 24:17; Romans 15:25,26; 1 Corinthians 16:1-3; 2 co 8:9; Galatians 2:10 ). Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Collection'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​c/collection.html. 1897.