Romans 15:26 KJV
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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Cross References
- Acts 11:27–30 And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch. …
- 2 Corinthians 8:1–9 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; …
- Proverbs 14:21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
- Proverbs 14:31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
- Proverbs 17:5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
- Zechariah 11:7 And I will feed the flock of slaughter, even you, O poor of the flock. And I took unto me two staves; the one I called Beauty, and the other I called Bands; and I fed the flock.
- Zechariah 11:11 And 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.
- Matthew 25:40 And 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.
- Matthew 26:11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
- Luke 6:20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
- Luke 14:13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:
- Acts 16:9 And 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.
- Acts 18:12 And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,
- 1 Corinthians 16:15 I 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,)
- 2 Corinthians 9:2 For 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 9:12 For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
- Galatians 6:6–10 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. …
- Philemon 1:5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
- James 2:5–6 Hearken, 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? …
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Topics
- Achaia Benevolence of the Christians in
- Alms The early Christians
- Beneficence General scriptures concerning
- Macedonia The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in Jerusalem
- Poor Congregations
- Zeal, religious Exemplified by Paul
Timeline
- Timeline of the BibleAbout AD 60 · The Epistle to the Romans
Places
- MacedoniaRegion · Location well established
- AchaiaRegion · Location well established
- JerusalemTown · Location well established
- Places in Romans 15 on a map
Bible Dictionary
- MacedoniaIn New Testament times, was a Roman province lying north of Greece. It was governed by a propraetor with the title of proconsul. Paul was...
- AchaiaThe name originally of a narrow strip of territory in Greece, on the north-west of the Peloponnesus. Subsequently it was applied by the...
- JerusalemCalled also Salem, Ariel, Jebus, the “city of God,” the “holy city;” by the modern Arabs el-Khuds, meaning “the holy;” once “the city of...
Greek and Strong’s
- For γὰρ gar γάρ Conjunction
- it hath pleased them Εὐδόκησαν Eudokēsan εὐδοκέω Verb · aorist active indicative, third person plural
- of Macedonia Μακεδονία Makedonia Μακεδονία Noun · nominative feminine singular
- and καὶ kai καί Conjunction
- Achaia Ἀχαΐα Achaia Ἀχαΐα Noun · nominative feminine singular
- to make ποιήσασθαι poiēsasthai ποιέω Verb · aorist middle infinitive
- a certain τινὰ tina τὶς Article · accusative feminine singular
- contribution κοινωνίαν koinōnian κοινωνία Noun · accusative feminine singular
- for εἰς eis εἰς Preposition
- the poor τοὺς tous Article · accusative masculine plural πτωχοὺς ptōchous πτωχός Adjective · accusative masculine plural
- saints τῶν tōn Article · genitive masculine plural ἁγίων hagiōn ἅγιος Adjective · genitive masculine plural
- which τῶν tōn ὁ Pronoun · genitive masculine plural
- are at ἐν en ἐν Preposition
- Jerusalem Ἰερουσαλήμ Ierousalēm Noun · dative feminine singular Ἱερουσαλήμ Hierousalḗm
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