KJV King James Version
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
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Romans 15:26
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
WEB World English Bible
For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem.
ASV American Standard Version
For it hath been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints that are at Jerusalem.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
for it pleased Macedonia and Achaia well to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem;
Surrounding context — Romans 15
23 But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;
24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your [company].
25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
27 It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
28 When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
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These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
εὐδόκησανG2106 · eudokeōto delightγὰρG1063 · garforΜακεδονίαG3109 · MakedoniaMacedoniaκαὶG2532 · kaiandἈχαΐαG882 · AchaiaAchaiaκοινωνίανG2842 · koinōniaparticipationτινὰG5100 · tisoneποιήσασθαιG4160 · poieōto do/make: doεἰςG1519 · eistowardτοὺςG3588 · hothe/this/whoπτωχοὺςG4434 · ptōchospoorτῶνG3588 · hothe/this/whoἁγίωνG40 · hagiosholyτῶνG3588 · hothe/this/whoἐνG1722 · enin/on/amongἸερουσαλήμ·G2419 · HierousalēmJerusalem
Cross-references
2 Corinthians 8:1-9Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;Acts 11:27-30And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.2 Corinthians 9:2For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.2 Corinthians 9:12For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;James 2:5-6Hearken, 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?Acts 16:9And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.Luke 14:13But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:Matthew 25:40And 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.Proverbs 14:31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.Matthew 26:11For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.1 Corinthians 16:15I 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,)Acts 18:12And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,Galatians 6:6-10Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.Zechariah 11:11And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that it [was] the word of the LORD.Proverbs 14:21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he.Luke 6:20And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.Philemon 1:5Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;Proverbs 17:5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
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