Romans 15:26

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

24when I go to Spain. For I hope to visit you when I pass through and that you will help me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while. 25But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia are pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. 27For they were pleased to do this, and indeed they are indebted to the Jerusalem saints. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are obligated also to minister to them in material things. 28Therefore after I have completed this and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set out for Spain by way of you,

Romans 15:26 word by word

εὐδόκησαν γὰρ Μακεδονία καὶ Ἀχαΐα κοινωνίαν τινὰ ποιήσασθαι εἰς τοὺς πτωχοὺς τῶν ἁγίων τῶν ἐν Ἰερουσαλήμ·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• it hath pleased themεὐδοκέωeudokeō · to delightG2106
• of MacedoniaΜακεδονίαMakedonia · MacedoniaG3109
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• AchaiaἈχαΐαAchaia · AchaiaG882
• to makeποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• aκοινωνίαkoinōnia · participationG2842
• certainτιςtis · oneG5100
• forεἰςeis · towardG1519
• the poorπτωχόςptōchos · poorG4434
• saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
• atἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• JerusalemἹερουσαλήμHierousalēm · JerusalemG2419

Cross-references for Romans 15:26

• Acts 11:27At that time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.
• 2 Corinthians 8:1Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,
• Galatians 6:6Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches it.
• Proverbs 14:21The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.
• Proverbs 17:5The one who mocks the poor insults his Creator; whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.
• Zechariah 11:7So I began to shepherd the flock destined for slaughter, the most afflicted of all the flock. Then I took two staffs, calling one “Pleasantness” and the other “Binders,” and I tended the flock.
• Matthew 25:40And the king will answer them, ‘I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for me.’
• Matthew 26:11For you will always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me!
• Luke 6:20Then he looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God belongs to you.
• Luke 14:13But when you host an elaborate meal, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.
• 1 Corinthians 16:15Now, brothers and sisters, you know about the household of Stephanus, that as the first converts of Achaia, they devoted themselves to ministry for the saints. I urge you
• 2 Corinthians 9:12because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.
• Philemon 1:5because I hear of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.
• James 2:5Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Did not God choose the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who 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

Topics related to Romans 15:26

• Achaia
• Alms
• Beneficence
• Macedonia
• Poor
• Zeal, Religious

In the dictionaries

• Jerusalem
• Macedonia
• Achaia
• Alms
• Collection
• Ought
• Partaker
• Romans, Epistle to the
• Seal
• Sign

Commentaries on Romans 15

• 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