Romans 15:26

For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor who are in Jerusalem.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 journey to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints.

27For they were pleased to do so; and they are their debtors: for if the Gentiles participated in spiritual things, they owe it to them also to minister unto them in carnal things.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:40And the King responding will say unto them, Truly I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did these things to one of the least of these my brethren, you did them unto me.

Luke 6:20And He lifting up His eyes to His disciples, said, Blessed are ye poor: because the kingdom of God is yours.

Acts 11:27And during those days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Acts 18:12But Gallio being proconsul of Achaia, the Jews of one accord arose up against Paul, and led him to 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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