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 there came from Jerusalem prophets to Antioch,

And let him who is instructed in the word share with him who is instructing -- in all good things.

The poor

Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.

Whoso is mocking at the poor Hath reproached his Maker, Whoso is rejoicing at calamity is not acquitted.

And I feed the flock of slaughter, even you, ye afflicted of the flock; and I take to me two staves, the one I have called Pleasantness, and the other I have called Bands, and I feed the flock.

And the king answering, shall say to them, Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye did it to one of these my brethren -- the least -- to me ye did it.

for the poor always ye have with you, and me ye have not always;

And he, having lifted up his eyes to his disciples, said: 'Happy the poor -- because yours is the reign of God.

but when thou mayest make a feast, be calling poor, maimed, lame, blind,

And I entreat you, brethren, ye have known the household of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruit of Achaia, and to the ministration to the saints they did set themselves --

because the ministration of this service not only is supplying the wants of the saints, but is also abounding through many thanksgivings to God,

hearing of thy love and faith that thou hast unto the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints,

Hearken, my brethren beloved, did not God choose the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the reign that He promised to those loving Him?

General references

And, now, I go on to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints;

for your contribution to the good news from the first day till now,