Romans 15:26

For they in Makedunia and in Akaia have desired that a communication should be made from themselves with the poor and the saints who are at Urishlem.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

25But now I go to Urishlem to minister to the saints.

27They have desired (this), because they also are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have participated with them in the Spirit, they are indebted to serve them in the flesh.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:40And the King shall answer and say to them, Amen I say to you, Inasmuch as you did it unto one of these my least brethren, unto me you did it.

Luke 6:20AND he lifted up his eyes upon his disciples, and said, Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of Aloha.

Acts 11:27And in those days there came from Urishlem thither prophets.

Acts 18:12AND when Galion was proconsul of Akaia, they gathered together against Paulos, and brought him before the tribunal,

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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