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 these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

One who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches.

The poor

Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.

Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

So I became the shepherd of the flock doomed to be slaughtered by the sheep traders. And I took two staffs, one I named Favor, the other I named Union. And I tended the sheep.

And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'

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

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

But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,

Now I urge you, brothers--you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints--

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

because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints,

Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?

General references

At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints.

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