That this was a widespread practice is indicated by Paul advising the believers at Corinth to take up a collection "upon the first day of the week" (1 Cor. 16:2), i.e. at their regular meetings on that day.
Kama haya yalikuwa ni mazoea yaliyoenea pote yameonyeshwa na Paulo akiwashauri Waamini wa Korintho wachukue michango "siku ya kwanza ya juma" (1Kor 16:2), yaani katika mikutano yao ya kawaida kwa siku hiyo.