Romans 15:26

Because Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

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In The King James Version

For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.

In Context

25Now, however, I am traveling to Jerusalem, serving the saints.

27Yes, they were pleased, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are also obligated to minister to them in physical things.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:40And in answer the King will say to them, ‘Assuredly I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

Luke 6:20Then He raised His eyes toward His disciples and said: “Blessed are you poor, because the Kingdom of God is yours.

Acts 11:27Now in these days, prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Acts 18:12Now while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,

Matthew Henry on Romans 15:23-30

The Apostle's Labours; Paul's Desire to See the Romans; Contributions for the Poor Saints. ( a. d. 58.) 22 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you. 23 But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you; 24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company. 25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to… Read the whole commentary →

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