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

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During these days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch,

Those who are taught must share all the blessings of life with those who teach them the Word.

The poor

The King will answer them, 'I tell you truly, in so far as you did it to one of these brothers of mine, even to the least of them, you did it to me.'

The poor you always have beside you, but you will not always have me.

Then, raising his eyes he looked at his disciples and said: "Blessed are you poor! the Realm of God is yours.

No, when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, and the blind.

I ask this favour of you, my brothers. The household of Stephanas, you know, was the first to be reaped in Achaia, and they have laid themselves out to serve the saints.

for the service rendered by this fund does more than supply the wants of the saints, it overflows with many a cry of thanks to God.

for as I hear of your love and loyalty to the Lord Jesus and to all the saints,

Listen, my beloved brothers; has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the realm which he has promised to those who love him?

General references

At the moment I am off to Jerusalem on an errand to the saints.

for what you have contributed to the gospel from the very first day down to this moment;