Romans 15:26 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. ”

Romans 15:26 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For it hath pleased them of Macedonia - That is, they have done it “cheerfully” and “voluntarily.” See their liberality and cheerfulness commended by the apostle in 2 Corinthians 8:1-6 ; 2 Cori...
Romans 15:26 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Prospect of Coming to Rome. Romans 15:22-24 . This long task repeatedly detained the writer; but now that he has evangelised the Eastern Provinces, he may realise the yearning toward Rome he...
Romans 15:26 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

hath pleased . pleased. them of . Omit. contribution . Greek. koinonia. See Acts 2:42 . saints . of the saints.
Romans 15:26 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 1924 CHRISTIANS DEBTORS TO THE JEWS Romans 15:26-27 . It hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. It hath p...
Romans 15:26 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
Romans 15:26 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. For ... - better, 'For Macedonia and Achaia have thought good to ma...
Romans 15:26 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Jew and Gentile alike the Object of God's Love. The Apostle's Plans 1-13. The subject of Romans 14 is continued. 'Strength' should be displayed in helping the 'weak' after Christ's example ( Rom...
Romans 15:26 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

The poor saints. — Literally, for the poor among the saints. It cannot, therefore, be inferred from this that the church at Jerusalem consisted entirely of poor. Still from the first it would see...
Romans 15:26 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Ambitious to Render Service Romans 15:22-33 The Apostle felt that it was in the line of the divine will that he should visit Rome, Romans 1:10 . Relying, as he did, on the efficacy of prayer,...
Romans 15:26 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The most powerful argument for Christian conduct is the example of Christ. He pleased not Himself. The injunction to receive one another is an injunction addressed to Jews and Gentiles. Throughout th...
Romans 15:26 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. (15) Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the mo...
Romans 15:26 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia ,.... That is, the churches of Macedonia, particularly Philippi and Thessalonica; and the churches of Achaia, especially the church at Corinth, which...
Romans 15:26 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. Ver. 26. It hath pleased them ] It hath not been squeezed out of them a...
Romans 15:26 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But now I go unto Jerusalem Of this journey the apostle gave an account to Felix, Acts 24:17 ; to minister unto the saints To perform the office of carrying some contributions to them for their...
Romans 15:26 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The subject of Romans 14:1-23 continues through verse 7 of Romans 15:1-33 . We have seen first the Lord's authority in regard to men's consciences, then love toward our brethren a reason for consi...
Romans 15:26 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostle's Labours; Paul's Desire to See the Romans; Contributions for the Poor Saints. A. D. 58....
Romans 15:26 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

For the understanding of these words, you need only to read 2 Corinthians 8:1 , and 2 Corinthians 9:2 . When he saith, it hath pleased them, it is implied, that it was not extorted or squeez...
Romans 15:26 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

3). The Ministry Of The Messiah Is To Both Jews And Gentiles (15:7-33). Paul now demonstrates that the Messiah has come in order to minister to both Jews and Gentiles, and that this has been in pa...
Romans 15:26 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES Romans 15:26 . To make a certain contribution .—To make a contribution of some sort or other. Meyer thus explains the passage: “To bring about a participation in reference to the...
Romans 15:26 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Romans 15:13-27 . Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethr...
Romans 15:26 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 15:4 . Whatsoever things were written afore-time, by Moses and the prophets concerning Christ, and the calling of the gentiles, were written in order to afford us the greatest comfort, by d...
Romans 15:26 - The Biblical Illustrator

But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. Paul’s present mission Paul is now at the end of his second journey to Greece, and at Corinth ( Romans 16:1 ; Romans 16:23 ). When writ...
Romans 15:26 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Romans 16:1-45 IV . SUPPLEMENTARY . Questions have been raised and much discussed as to the connection of the last two chapters, 15. and 16., with the rest of the Epistle. The...
Romans 15:26 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The reasons which hindered Paul's visit to Rome:
Romans 15:26 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 16:15 ; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 ; 2 Corinthians 9:12 ; Acts 11:27-30 ; Galatians 6:6-10 ; James 2:5 ; James 2:6 ; Luke 14:13 ; Luke 6:20 ; Matthew 25:40 ; Matthew 26:11 ; Philem...
Romans 15:26 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

The poor of the saints that are in Jerusalem — It can by no means be inferred from this expression, that the community of goods among the Christians was then ceased. All that can be gathered from i...

Romans 15:26 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Romans 15:26 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 15:26 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Romans 15:26 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Romans 15:26 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Romans 15:26 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Romans 15:26 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 15:26 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Romans 15:26 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Romans 15:26 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Romans 15:26 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Romans 15:26 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Romans 15:26 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Romans 15:26 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 15:26 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 15:26 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Romans 15:26 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Romans 15:26 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 15:26 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Romans 15:26 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Romans 15:26 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 15:26 - The Biblical Illustrator

Romans 15:26 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Romans 15:26 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Romans 15:26 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Romans 15:26 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes