Romans 15:26

KJV1611 – Modern English

For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints who are in Jerusalem.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} it hath been the good pleasure{G2106} of Macedonia{G3109} and{G2532} Achaia{G882} to make{G4160} a{G2842} certain{G5100} contribution{G2842} for{G1519} the poor{G4434} among the saints{G40} that are{G3588} at{G1722} Jerusalem.{G2419}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} it hath pleased them{G2106}{(G5656)} of Macedonia{G3109} and{G2532} Achaia{G882} to make{G4160}{(G5670)} a certain{G5100} contribution{G2842} for{G1519} the poor{G4434} saints{G40} which{G3588} are at{G1722} Jerusalem{G2419}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certayne distribucio vpo the poore saynctes which are at Ierusalem.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    For they of Macedonia and Achaia haue wyllingly prepared a commen colleccion together, for the poore sayntes at Ierusalem.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia, to make a certaine distribution vnto the poore Saints which are at Hierusalem.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For it hath pleased them of Macedonia & Achaia to make a certaine comon gatheryng for the poore saintes whiche are at Hierusalem.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    for it pleased Macedonia and Achaia well to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who `are' in Jerusalem;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For Macedonia and Achaia are pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 11:27-30 : 27 And in these days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 And one of them, named Agabus, stood up and indicated by the Spirit that there would be a great famine throughout the world, which happened in the days of Claudius Caesar. 29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers dwelling in Judea: 30 Which they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
  • 2 Cor 8:1-9 : 1 Moreover, brothers and sisters, we want you to know of the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia; 2 How in a severe test of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the riches of their generosity. 3 For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they were willing of themselves; 4 Earnestly pleading with us for the privilege of participating in the service to the saints. 5 And this they did, not as we expected, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God. 6 So we urged Titus, that as he had begun, he would also complete in you this grace also. 7 Therefore, as you abound in everything, in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us, see that you abound in this grace also. 8 I speak not by commandment, but as a test of the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that through his poverty you might become rich.
  • 2 Cor 9:2 : 2 For I know the eagerness of your mind, for which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has inspired many.
  • 2 Cor 9:12 : 12 For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but is also abundant through many thanksgivings to God;
  • Gal 6:6-9 : 6 Let him who is taught in the word share with him who teaches in all good things. 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he who sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 9 And let us not grow weary in doing good: for in due season we shall reap, if we do not faint. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
  • Phlm 1:5 : 5 Hearing of your love and faith, which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints;
  • Jas 2:5-6 : 5 Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? 6 But you have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and haul you into the courts?
  • Acts 16:9 : 9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, Come over to Macedonia and help us.
  • Acts 18:12 : 12 And when Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,
  • 1 Cor 16:15 : 15 I urge you, brothers, you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints,
  • Prov 14:21 : 21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
  • Prov 14:31 : 31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy on the poor.
  • Prov 17:5 : 5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker, and he who is glad at calamity shall not go unpunished.
  • Zech 11:7 : 7 So I will feed the flock of slaughter, even you, O poor of the flock. I took to myself two staffs: one I called Beauty, and the other I called Bonds; and I fed the flock.
  • Zech 11:11 : 11 It was broken on that day, and so the poor of the flock who were watching me knew that it was the word of the LORD.
  • Matt 25:40 : 40 And the King will answer and say to them, Truly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.
  • Matt 26:11 : 11 For you always have the poor with you; but me you do not always have.
  • Luke 6:20 : 20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed are you poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
  • Luke 14:13 : 13 But when you give a feast, call the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind:

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    27 It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things.

    28 Therefore, when I have completed this and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

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    25 But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

  • 1 Cor 16:1-4
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    1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have instructed the churches of Galatia, so you must do as well.

    2 On the first day of the week, let each of you set aside and store up as God has prospered him, so there will be no collections when I come.

    3 And when I arrive, whomever you approve by your letters, I will send to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

    4 And if it is fitting that I go also, they shall go with me.

  • 2 Cor 8:1-5
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    1 Moreover, brothers and sisters, we want you to know of the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia;

    2 How in a severe test of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the riches of their generosity.

    3 For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they were willing of themselves;

    4 Earnestly pleading with us for the privilege of participating in the service to the saints.

    5 And this they did, not as we expected, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.

  • Acts 11:29-30
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    29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers dwelling in Judea:

    30 Which they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

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    4 Lest if those of Macedonia come with me and find you unprepared, we (not to say you) should be ashamed of this same confident boasting.

    5 Therefore I thought it necessary to urge the brethren, that they would go ahead to you and prepare in advance your generous gift, which had been promised before, that it might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not as of covetousness.

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    31 That I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and that my service for Jerusalem may be accepted by the saints;

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    12 For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.

    13 For I do not mean that others should be relieved and you burdened;

    14 But by equality, that now at this time your abundance may supply their lack, and their abundance may supply your lack, that there may be equality:

    15 As it is written, 'He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.'

  • Phil 4:15-17
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    15 Now you Philippians know also that at the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only.

    16 For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again for my needs.

    17 Not because I desire a gift, but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

  • 2 Cor 9:12-13
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    12 For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but is also abundant through many thanksgivings to God;

    13 While by the evidence of this ministry they glorify God for your professed submission to the gospel of Christ, and for your generous sharing with them, and with all men;

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    19 And not only that, but who was also chosen by the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show your eager willingness.

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    10 They only desired that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I also was eager to do.

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    1 Concerning the service to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you:

    2 For I know the eagerness of your mind, for which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal has inspired many.

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    16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia to you, and by you to be brought on my way toward Judea.

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    26 men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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    8 I robbed other churches, taking wages from them, to serve you.

    9 And when I was with you and in need, I was a burden to no one: for what I lacked the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied. And in all things I have kept myself from being a burden to you, and so I will keep myself.

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  • 1 Cor 16:17
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    17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, because they have supplied what was lacking on your part.

  • Rom 15:16
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    16 That I should be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

  • Rom 12:13
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    13 Distributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

  • 3 John 1:6-7
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    6 They have borne witness of your charity before the church: whom if you bring forward on their journey in a godly manner, you will do well:

    7 Because for His name's sake they went forth, taking nothing from the Gentiles.

  • Acts 15:3-4
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    3 And being sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles; and they brought great joy to all the brethren.

    4 And when they came to Jerusalem, they were received by the church, and by the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.

  • 2 Cor 9:7
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    7 Every man according to what he purposes in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or out of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.

  • 1 Tim 6:18
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    18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share;

  • Acts 14:26
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    26 From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been entrusted to the grace of God for the work they had completed.

  • Acts 19:21
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    21 After these things ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.

  • 2 Cor 1:11
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    11 You also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons, thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

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    34 Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me.

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