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 prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Let him that is instructed in the word share with his instructor in all good things.

The poor

And the King will answer and say to them: Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.

For you have the poor always with you, but me you have not always.

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: Blessed are you that are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

But when you make a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind;

I beseech you, brethren, (you know the house of Stephanas, that they are the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

because the administration of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints, but also abounds in many thanksgivings to God;

hearing of your love and your faith, which you have in the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints,

Hear, my be loved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God has promised to those who love him?

General references

But now I am going to Jerusalem, to minister to the saints.

for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day till now: