Romans 15:26

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.

It

Acts 11:27

Galatians 6:6

The poor

General references

Romans 15:25

Philippians 1:5

Bible References

It

In those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

The one who is taught the message must share all his good things with the teacher.

The poor

The one who despises his neighbor sins,
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker,
and one who rejoices over calamity
will not go unpunished.

So I shepherded the flock intended for slaughter, the afflicted of the flock. I took two staffs, calling one Favor and the other Union, and I shepherded the flock.

“And the King will answer them, ‘I assure you: Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’

You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have Me.

Then looking up at His disciples, He said:

You who are poor are blessed,
because the kingdom of God is yours.

On the contrary, when you host a banquet, invite those who are poor, maimed, lame, or blind.

Brothers, you know the household of Stephanas: They are the firstfruits of Achaia and have devoted themselves to serving the saints. I urge you

For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many acts of thanksgiving to God.

because I hear of your love and faith toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints.

Listen, my dear brothers: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that He has promised to those who love Him?

General references

Right now I am traveling to Jerusalem to serve the saints,

because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.