Early Believers Met on the Sabbath

Acts 20:7

⁷And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.

The phrase “first day of the week” is from the Greek phrase MIA {mee’-ah}(G3391) SABBATON {sab’-bat-on}(G4521).  It is not first day of the week, it should have been translated “First Sabbath” or “Certain Sabbath”.  In the 1^st Century, Believers met on the Sabbath day, the 7^th day of the week.

Then in 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

¹Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. ²Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

Again the phrase “first day of the week” is from the Greek phrase MIA {mee’-ah}(G3391) SABBATON {sab’-bat-on}(G4521).  Paul said to take a collection on a Sabbath day, and not to do it when he was there.

In the 1^st Century, the Sabbath Day was the day that New Testament Believers observed.  This was common among believers until it was changed by outsiders.

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