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.
Context
This verse from Romans Chapter 15 connects to 10 cross-references. The strong ought to bear with the failures of the weak and not please themselves — Christ did not please himself. Paul's ambition to preach where Christ has not been named so as not to build on another's foundation. He …
Other Translations
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.
for it pleased Macedonia and Achaia well to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who <FI>are<Fi> in Jerusalem;
For it has been the good pleasure of those of Macedonia and Achaia to send a certain amount of money for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
Cross References
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
And I will feed the flock of slaughter, even you, O poor of the flock. And I took unto me …
And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that …
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it …
For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom …
But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:
And in these days came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.