Romans 15:26
for it pleased Macedonia and Achaia well to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who [are] in Jerusalem;
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
25And, now, I go on to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints;
Cross References
Proverbs 14:31An oppressor of the poor reproacheth his Maker, And whoso is honouring Him Is favouring the needy.
Zechariah 11:7And I feed the flock of slaughter, even you, ye afflicted of the flock; and I take to me two staves, the one I have called Pleasantness, and the other I have called Bands, and I feed the flock.
Matthew 25:40'And the king answering, shall say to them, Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye did [it] to one of these my brethren — the least — to me ye did [it].
Luke 6:20And he, having lifted up his eyes to his disciples, said: 'Happy the poor — because yours is the reign of God.
Acts 11:27And in those days there came from Jerusalem prophets to Antioch,
Acts 18:12And Gallio being proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a rush with one accord upon Paul, and brought him unto 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 →