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Περὶ δὲ τῆς λογείας τῆς εἰς τοὺς ἁγίους, ὥσπερ διέταξα ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις τῆς Γαλατίας, οὕτω καὶ ὑμεῖς ποιήσατε. (1 Corinthians 16:1) Topical Marker and Genitive Construction: Περὶ δὲ τῆς λογείας τῆς εἰς τοὺς ἁγίους

– Περὶ: Preposition governing the genitive—”concerning,” “regarding.” – δὲ: Coordinating conjunction, transitioning to a new topic—”now,” or “and.” – τῆς λογείας: Genitive singular feminine of λογεία, “collection,” especially a charitable contribution. – τῆς εἰς τοὺς ἁγίους: Attributive phrase—”for the saints.” – εἰς with accusative expresses purpose or direction. – τοὺς ἁγίους: Accusative plural of ἅγιος, “holy ones,” a common term for fellow believers, particularly in Jerusalem. – Translation: “Now concerning the collection for the saints…”

Apostolic Precedent: ὥσπερ διέταξα ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις τῆς Γαλατίας

– ὥσπερ: Comparative adverb—”just as,” introducing the pattern or standard.… Learn Koine Greek