Collection
Easton, 1897
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, Romans 15:26; 1 Corinthians 16:1-3; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Galatians 2:10).
Dictionary: M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary (1897, public domain).