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

Now in those days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch.

But let him who gets teaching in the word give a part in all good things to his teacher.

The poor

He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.

Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.

So I took care of the flock of death, for those who made profit out of the flock; and I took for myself two rods, naming one Beautiful, and the other Bands; and I took care of the flock.

And the King will make answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Because you did it to the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.

For the poor you have ever with you, but me you have not for ever.

And turning his eyes to his disciples he said, Happy are you who are poor: for the kingdom of God is yours.

But when you give a feast, send for the poor and the blind and those who are broken in body:

Now I make my request to you, my brothers, for you have knowledge that the house of Stephanas is the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have made themselves the servants of the saints,

For this work of giving not only takes care of the needs of the saints, but is the cause of much praise to God;

Hearing of the love and the faith which you have to the Lord Jesus and to all the saints;

Give ear, my dear brothers; are not those who are poor in the things of this world marked out by God to have faith as their wealth, and for their heritage the kingdom which he has said he will give to those who have love for him?

General references

But now I go to Jerusalem, taking help for the saints.

Because of your help in giving the good news from the first day till now;