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

24I am planning to go to Spain, and when I do, I will stop off in Rome. And after I have enjoyed your fellowship for a little while, you can provide for my journey. 25But before I come, I must go to Jerusalem to take a gift to the believers there. For you see, the believers in Macedonia and Achaia have eagerly taken up an offering for the poor among the believers in Jerusalem. 27They were glad to do this because they feel they owe a real debt to them. Since the Gentiles received the spiritual blessings of the Good News from the believers in Jerusalem, they feel the least they can do in return is to help them financially. 28As soon as I have delivered this money and completed this good deed of theirs, I will come to see you on my way to Spain.

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 11:27During this time some prophets traveled from Jerusalem to Antioch.
• 2 Corinthians 8:1Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia.
• Galatians 6:6Those who are taught the word of God should provide for their teachers, sharing all good things with them.
• Proverbs 14:21It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.
• Proverbs 17:5Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.
• Zechariah 11:7So I cared for the flock intended for slaughter—the flock that was oppressed. Then I took two shepherd’s staffs and named one Favor and the other Union.
• Matthew 25:40“And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’
• Matthew 26:11You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.
• Luke 6:20Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, “God blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours.
• Luke 14:13Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.
• 1 Corinthians 16:15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first of the harvest of believers in Greece, and they are spending their lives in service to God’s people. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters,
• 2 Corinthians 9:12So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.
• Philemon 1:5because I keep hearing about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God’s people.
• James 2:5Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom 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