ANSWER:“Gatherings” is another word for “collections.” Paul was coming to visit the church at Corinth to receive from them what had previously been “gathered” on the first day of each week. These particular “gatherings” were to be taken to Jerusalem to relieve and help the poor Christians in that city. Paul ordered the Corinthians to be diligent in their giving, so that no “gatherings or collections” for this purpose would be necessary upon his arrival.