Now about the collection for the ‘holy ones’
just as I have directed the Galatian churches
so also you should do.
On every first day of the week
each of you
should set aside (something)
in accordance to how they fare
storing it up
so that whenever I come
collections will not be happening.
Then when I arrive,
those whom you approve,
by letters [of authorisatio]
I will send (these ones)
to take your gift
to Jerusalem.
And if my going is fitting
they may go with me.
Lord God,
you feed us with the living bread from heaven;
you renew our faith,
increase our hope,
and strengthen our love.
Teach us to hunger
for Christ who is the true and living bread,
and to live by every word
that comes from your mouth,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.