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In this chapter, he mentions some practical deeds that have value for all Christians.

The Christians in Jerusalem were suffering from poverty and famine, so Paul was collecting money for them. He suggested that believers set aside a certain amount each week and give to the church until he arrived to take it back to Jerusalem.

Paul had planned to go straight to Corinth from Ephesus, but he changed his mind. When Paul finally arrived, he took the gift and delivered it to the Jerusalem church.

In verses ten to eleven, Paul sends Timothy ahead to Corinth. Paul respected Timothy and had worked closely with him because he was doing the Lord’s work. This clearly shows us that the ministry and responsibility of being a Christian is never restricted or limited by age.

1 Corinthians 16:1-11
Now about the collection for the Lord’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. 3 Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.
5 After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you—for I will be going through Macedonia. 6 Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. 7 For I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. 8 But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, 9 because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.
10 When Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am. 11 No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.