Our word liturgy is this word. The Corinthians simply added to the total from others. Late and rare word from hupotassw , to subject, middle to obey. Both confess and profess are used to translate the verb and each idea is present in the substantive. Only the context can decide.
Actions speak louder than words.
The brethren in Jerusalem will know by this collection that Gentiles make as good Christians as Jews . Paul drives it home . Words fail Paul to describe the gift of Christ to and for us.