Parallel Verses
NET Bible
For Macedonia and Achaia are pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
New American Standard Bible
For
King James Version
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
Holman Bible
for Macedonia
International Standard Version
because the believers in Macedonia and Achaia have been eager to share their resources with the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
A Conservative Version
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a certain participation for the poor of the sanctified at Jerusalem.
American Standard Version
For it hath been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints that are at Jerusalem.
Amplified
For [Gentile believers in]
An Understandable Version
For [the Christians in] Macedonia and Achaia [Note: These were provinces in Greece] thought it was a good idea to take up an offering for the poor saints at Jerusalem.
Anderson New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor saints who are in Jerusalem:
Bible in Basic English
For it has been the good pleasure of those of Macedonia and Achaia to send a certain amount of money for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
Common New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for those of Macedonia and Achaia, have thought fit to make a contribution for the poor converts at Jerusalem.
Darby Translation
for Macedonia and Achaia have been well pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem.
Godbey New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor who are in Jerusalem.
Goodspeed New Testament
For Macedonia and Greece have determined to make a contribution for the poor among God's people in Jerusalem.
John Wesley New Testament
pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a collection for the poor of the saints that are in Jerusalem.
Julia Smith Translation
For Macedonia and Achaia were contented a certain mutual participation be made for the poor of the holy ones in Jerusalem.
King James 2000
For it has pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints who are at Jerusalem.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
Modern King James verseion
For it has pleased those of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints in Jerusalem.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia, to make a certain distribution upon the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
Moffatt New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia have decided to make a contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
Montgomery New Testament
For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make an offering for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
New Heart English Bible
For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem.
Noyes New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia have thought it good to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
Sawyer New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor of the saints at Jerusalem.
The Emphasized Bible
For Macedonia and Achaia have been well-pleased to make a certain fellowship for the destitute of the saints who are in Jerusalem, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints that are at Jerusalem.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For Macedonia and Greece have been glad to make a collection for the poor among Christ's People at Jerusalem.
Webster
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who are at Jerusalem.
Weymouth New Testament
for Macedonia and Greece have kindly contributed a certain sum in relief of the poor among God's people, in Jerusalem.
Williams New Testament
For Macedonia and Greece were delighted to make a contribution to the poor among God's people in Jerusalem.
World English Bible
For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem.
Worrell New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia were well pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem.
Worsley New Testament
For the Macedonians and Achaians have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor saints at Jerusalem.
Youngs Literal Translation
for it pleased Macedonia and Achaia well to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem;
Themes
Achaia » Benevolence of the Christians in
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Topics
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References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 15:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul's Travel Plans
25 But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. 26 For Macedonia and Achaia are pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. 27 For 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.
Phrases
Cross References
Acts 11:27-30
At that time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.
2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Now we make known to you, brothers and sisters, the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia,
Proverbs 14:21
The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.
Proverbs 14:31
The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 17:5
The one who mocks the poor insults his Creator; whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.
Zechariah 11:7
So 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.
Zechariah 11:11
So it was annulled that very day, and then the most afflicted of the flock who kept faith with me knew that that was the word of the Lord.
Matthew 25:40
And 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 26:11
For you will always have the poor with you, but you will not always have me!
Luke 6:20
Then he looked up at his disciples and said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God belongs to you.
Luke 14:13
But when you host an elaborate meal, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.
Acts 16:9
A vision appeared to Paul during the night: A Macedonian man was standing there urging him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us!"
Acts 18:12
Now while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews attacked Paul together and brought him before the judgment seat,
1 Corinthians 16:15
Now, 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 9:2
because I know your eagerness to help. I keep boasting to the Macedonians about this eagerness of yours, that Achaia has been ready to give since last year, and your zeal to participate has stirred up most of them.
2 Corinthians 9:12
because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.
Galatians 6:6-10
Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches it.
James 2:5-6
Listen, 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?