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

24Whensoever 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. 25But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. 27It 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. 28When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into 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

• ·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 11:27And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.
• 2 Corinthians 8:1Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed upon the Assemblies of Macedonia;
• Galatians 6:6Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
• Proverbs 14:21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
• Proverbs 17:5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
• Zechariah 11:7And I will feed the flock of slaughter, even you, O poor of the flock. And I took unto me two staves; the one I called Grace, and the other I called Union; and I fed the flock.
• Matthew 25:40And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
• Matthew 26:11For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
• Luke 6:20And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
• Luke 14:13But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:
• 1 Corinthians 16:15I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
• 2 Corinthians 9:12For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
• Philemon 1:5Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
• James 2:5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath 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

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