Romans 15:26

because the believers in Macedonia and Achaia thought it was a good idea to send a contribution to the poor among the believers in Jerusalem.

Free Bible Version

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

25At the moment I'm on my way to Jerusalem to help the believers there,

27They were happy to do this because they're in their debt. Now that foreigners are sharing their spiritual benefits, they owe it to the Jewish believers to help them in material things.

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Cross References

Proverbs 14:31Anyone who oppresses the poor insults their Maker, but anyone who is kind to the needy honors him.

Zechariah 11:7So I became a shepherd of the flock marked for slaughter by the sheep merchants. Then I took two staffs, one named Grace, the other named Union, and I shepherded the flock.

Matthew 25:40The king will tell them, ‘I tell you the truth: whatever you did for one of these least important brothers of mine you did for me.’

Luke 6:20Looking at his disciples, Jesus told them,

Acts 11:27It was during this time that some prophets went from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Acts 18:12However, during the time when Gallio was the governor of Achaia, the Jews united in an attack against Paul and brought him before the court.

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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