Romans 15:27

Romans 15:27 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
• New International Version (NIV)They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For they were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings.
• New King James Version (NKJV)It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things.

Context of Romans 15:27

25But before I come, I must go to Jerusalem to take a gift to the believers there. 26For you see, the believers in Macedonia and Achaia have eagerly taken up an offering for the poor among the believers in Jerusalem. They 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. 29And I am sure that when I come, Christ will richly bless our time together.

Romans 15:27 word by word

εὐδόκησαν γάρ, καὶ ὀφειλέται εἰσὶν αὐτῶν· εἰ γὰρ τοῖς πνευματικοῖς αὐτῶν ἐκοινώνησαν τὰ ἔθνη, ὀφείλουσιν καὶ ἐν τοῖς σαρκικοῖς λειτουργῆσαι αὐτοῖς.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• It hath pleased themεὐδοκέωeudokeō · to delightG2106
• verilyγάρgar · forG1063
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• theirαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• debtorsὀφειλέτηςopheiletēs · debtorG3781
• they areεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• ifεἰei · ifG1487
• the Gentilesἔθνοςethnos · GentilesG1484
• have been made partakers ofκοινωνέωkoinōneō · to participateG2841
• spiritual thingsπνευματικόςpneumatikos · spiritualG4152
• their duty isὀφείλωopheilō opheileō · to oweG3784
• to ministerλειτουργέωleitourgeō · to ministerG3008
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• carnal thingsσαρκικόςsarkikos · fleshlyG4559

Cross-references for Romans 15:27

• Romans 11:17But some of these branches from Abraham’s tree—some of the people of Israel—have been broken off. And you Gentiles, who were branches from a wild olive tree, have been grafted in. So now you also receive the blessing God has promised Abraham and his children, sharing in the rich nourishment from the root of God’s special olive tree.
• 1 Corinthians 9:11Since we have planted spiritual seed among you, aren’t we entitled to a harvest of physical food and drink?
• Galatians 6:6Those who are taught the word of God should provide for their teachers, sharing all good things with them.
• Philemon 1:19I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will repay it. And I won’t mention that you owe me your very soul!

Commentaries on Romans 15:27

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 27For if the Gentiles have been made partakers, etc. - It was through and by means of the Jews that the Gentiles were brought to the knowledge of God and the Gospel of Christ. These were the spiritual things which they had received; and the pecuniary contribution was the carnal things which the Gentiles were now returning.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 27Their debtors - The reason he immediately states; compare Romans 1:14. Of their spiritual things - Have received the gospel by the instrumentality of those who had been Jews; and were admitted now to the same privileges with them. Carnal things - Things pertaining to the flesh; that is, to this life. On this ground the apostle puts the obligation to support the ministers of the gospel; 1 Corinthians 9:11. It becomes a matter of “debt” where the hearer of…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. 27indeed they owe it to them: Gentile Christians owe their spiritual existence to God’s work among the Israelites (see 11:17–24).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 15:27

• Alms
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In the dictionaries

• Spiritual Things
• Alms
• Carnal
• Ought
• Partaker
• Romans, Epistle to the
• Seal
• Sign
• Strive
• Acts of the Apostles

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