Romans 15:26

For the Macedonians and Achaians have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor saints at Jerusalem.

1770 John Worsley 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 am going to Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.

27It pleased them, I say, and they are indeed their debtors; for if the Gentiles have partook of their spiritual things, they ought also to be helpful to them in carnal ones.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:40And the king replying will say unto them, Verily I declare unto you, inasmuch as ye did it to one of the lest of these my brethren, ye did it to me.

Luke 6:20And lifting up his eyes on his disciples He said, Blessed are ye though poor; for the kingdom of God is yours.

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

Acts 18:12But when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose against Paul, and brought him to the seat of justice,

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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