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

And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

Let him that is taught in the word share with him that teaches in all good things.

The poor

He that despises his neighbor sins: but he that has mercy on the poor, happy is he.

Whosoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker: and he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

And I will feed the flock of slaughter, even you, O poor of the flock. And I took unto me two staffs; the one I called Grace, and the other I called Unity; and I fed the flock.

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Since you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto 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 be you poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

But when you give a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:

I beseech you, brethren, (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

For the administration of this service not only supplies the need of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

Hearing of your love and faith, which you have toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;

Hearken, my beloved brethren, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to them that love him?

General references

But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.

For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;