Romans 15:25
23 But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you,
24 I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.
Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.
Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
- KJV
- But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
- WEB
- But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.
- ASV
- but now, I [say], I go unto Jerusalem, ministering unto the saints.
- DARBY
- but now I go to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints;
- BLB
- But now I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.
- ÅB
- Men nå drar jeg til Jerusalem i tjeneste for de hellige.
- OTB
- Men nå er jeg på vei til Jerusalem for å tjene de hellige.
- B1930
- Men nu drar jeg til Jerusalem i de helliges tjeneste.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Acts 24:17
After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
Read in contextActs 19:21
After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem after he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”
Read in contextActs 20:22
And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
Read in contextActs 20:16
Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.
Read in context1 Corinthians 16:1–3
Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
Read in contextActs 18:21
But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.
Read in contextGalatians 2:10
They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
Read in contextRomans 15:26–31
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
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