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 those days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

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

The poor

And the king will answer and say to them, Truly do I say to you, Inasmuch as ye did it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye did it to me.

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

And raising his eyes toward his disciples, he said, Blessed are ye poor; for yours is the kingdom of God.

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

And I exhort you, brethren,ye know the family of Stephanas, that they are the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the holy,

for the ministration of this service not only supplieth the wants of the saints, but also overfloweth through many thanksgivings to God;

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

Hearken, my beloved brethren. Did not God choose the poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?

General references

But now I am going to Jerusalem on a service of relief to the saints.

on account of your fellowship in the cause of the gospel from the first day until now;