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 communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

The poor

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities 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 staves; the one I called Beauty, and the other I called Bands; and I fed the flock.

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

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

But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:

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

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

Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;

Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath 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;