by virtue of the miracles and prodigies wrought by the power of the divine spirit; so that from Jerusalem, and the neighbouring country, quite to Illyricum,

but now I am going to Jerusalem, to distribute charity to the converts.

for those of Macedonia and Achaia, have thought fit to make a contribution for the poor converts at Jerusalem.

that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea; and that the charitable service which I am employed about, for the converts at Jerusalem, may be acceptable to them: