Romans 15:26

For it has pleased those of Macedonia and Achaia to make a contribution for the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem.

Revised King James New Testament

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 Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

27It has truly pleased them to do this; and indeed they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is to minister to them in material things.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:40And the King shall answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, as you have done it to one of the least of these, my brethren, you have done it to me.

Luke 6:20And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed are you who are poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Acts 11:27And in these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Acts 18:12And when Gallio was the proconsul of Achaia, the Jews rose up with one accord 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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