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Romans 15:26
26for Macedonia and Achaia have been well pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who [are] in Jerusalem.
Romans 15:26 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
- New International Version (NIV)For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem.
- English Standard Version (ESV)For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem.
Context of Romans 15:26
24whenever I should go to Spain; (for I hope to see you as I go through, and by you to be set forward thither, if first I shall have been in part filled with your company;) 25but now I go to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints; for Macedonia and Achaia have been well pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who [are] in Jerusalem. 27They have been well pleased indeed, and they are their debtors; for if the nations have participated in their spiritual things, they ought also in fleshly to minister to them. 28Having finished this therefore, and having sealed to them this fruit, I will set off by you into Spain.
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εὐδόκησαν γὰρ Μακεδονία καὶ Ἀχαΐα κοινωνίαν τινὰ ποιήσασθαι εἰς τοὺς πτωχοὺς τῶν ἁγίων τῶν ἐν Ἰερουσαλήμ·Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Romans 15:26
- Acts 11:27Now in these days prophets went down from Jerusalem to Antioch;
- 2 Corinthians 8:1But we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God bestowed in the assemblies of Macedonia;
- Galatians 6:6Let him that is taught in the word communicate to him that teaches in all good things.
- Proverbs 14:21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth; but he that is gracious to the afflicted, happy is he.
- Proverbs 17:5Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.
- Zechariah 11:7So I fed the flock of slaughter, truly the poor of the flock. And I took unto me two staves; the one I called Beauty, and the other I called Bands; and I fed the flock.
- Matthew 25:40And the King answering shall say to them, Verily, I say to you, Inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me.
- Matthew 26:11For ye have the poor always with you, but me ye have not always.
- Luke 6:20And he, lifting up his eyes upon his disciples, said, Blessed [are] ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
- Luke 14:13But when thou makest a feast, call poor, crippled, lame, blind:
- 1 Corinthians 16:15But I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the saints for service,)
- 2 Corinthians 9:12Because the ministration of this service is not only filling up the measure of what is lacking to the saints, but also abounding by many thanksgivings to God;
- Philemon 1:5hearing of thy love and the faith which thou hast towards the Lord Jesus, and towards all the saints,
- James 2:5Hear, my beloved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor as to the world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to them that love him?
Commentaries on Romans 15:26
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26For it hath pleased them of Macedonia - That is, they have done it “cheerfully” and “voluntarily.” See their liberality and cheerfulness commended by the apostle in 2 Corinthians 8:1-6; 2 Corinthians 9:2. Paul had been at much pains to obtain this collection, but still they did it freely; see 2 Corinthians 9:4-7. It was with reference to this collection that he directed them to lay by for this purpose as God had prospered them on the first day of the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22-29Verses 22-29 The apostle sought the things of Christ more than his own will, and would not leave his work of planting churches to go to Rome. It concerns all to do that first which is most needful. We must not take it ill if our friends prefer work which is pleasing to God, before visits and compliments, which may please us. It is justly expected from all Christians, that they should promote every good work, especially that blessed work, the conversion of…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 26Paul started churches in several major cities in Macedonia, including Philippi, Thessalonica, and Berea. In Achaia, Paul preached in Athens and started the church in Corinth (see Acts 16–18). the poor among the saints in Jerusalem: Jewish Christians in Jerusalem were starving because of droughts in the area (see Acts 11:27–30). Their faith in Christ also led to their exclusion from Jewish society.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 25-2725-27. But now I go to Jerusalem to minister--"ministering" to the saints--in the sense immediately to be explained.Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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