Romans 15:27

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

For they were pleased to do this, and indeed they are indebted to the Jerusalem saints. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are obligated also to minister to them in material things.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 9:11 : 11 If we sowed spiritual blessings among you, is it too much to reap material things from you?
  • Gal 6:6 : 6 Now the one who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with the one who teaches it.
  • Phlm 1:19 : 19 I, Paul, have written this letter with my own hand: I will repay it. I could also mention that you owe me your very self.
  • Rom 11:17 : 17 Now if some of the branches were broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among them and participated in the richness of the olive root,

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    25But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

    26For Macedonia and Achaia are pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

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    2that during a severe ordeal of suffering, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the wealth of their generosity.

    3For I testify, they gave according to their means and beyond their means. They did so voluntarily,

    4begging us with great earnestness for the blessing and fellowship of helping the saints.

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

  • Rom 15:28
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    28Therefore after I have completed this and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set out for Spain by way of you,

  • 2 Cor 8:12-15
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    12For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.

    13For I do not say this so there would be relief for others and suffering for you, but as a matter of equality.

    14At the present time, your abundance will meet their need, so that one day their abundance may also meet your need, and thus there may be equality,

    15as it is written:“The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.”

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    11I ask then, they did not stumble into an irrevocable fall, did they? Absolutely not! But by their transgression salvation has come to the Gentiles, to make Israel jealous.

    12Now if their transgression means riches for the world and their defeat means riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their full restoration bring?

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    12because the service of this ministry is not only providing for the needs of the saints but is also overflowing with many thanks to God.

    13Through the evidence of this service they will glorify God because of your obedience to your confession in the gospel of Christ and the generosity of your sharing with them and with everyone.

  • 2 Cor 9:5
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    5Therefore I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to go to you in advance and to arrange ahead of time the generous contribution you had promised, so this may be ready as a generous gift and not as something you feel forced to do.

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    3Then, when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters of explanation to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

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    29So the disciples, each in accordance with his financial ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

    30They did so, sending their financial aid to the elders by Barnabas and Saul.

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    9and thus the Gentiles glorify God for his mercy. As it is written,“Because of this I will confess you among the Gentiles, and I will sing praises to your name.”

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    16to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. I serve the gospel of God like a priest, so that the Gentiles may become an acceptable offering, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

    17So I boast in Christ Jesus about the things that pertain to God.

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

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    7For they have gone forth on behalf of“The Name,” accepting nothing from the pagans.

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    31Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea and that my ministry in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,

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    18Now if he has defrauded you of anything or owes you anything, charge what he owes to me.

    19I, Paul, have written this letter with my own hand: I will repay it. I could also mention that you owe me your very self.

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    8I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so that I could serve you!

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    1Preparing the Gift For it is not necessary for me to write you about this service to the saints,

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    28For it seemed best to the Holy Spirit and to us not to place any greater burden on you than these necessary rules:

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    11If we sowed spiritual blessings among you, is it too much to reap material things from you?

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    17For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward. But if I do it unwillingly, I am entrusted with a responsibility.

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    7For it is right for me to think this about all of you, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel all of you became partners in God’s grace together with me.

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    3So they were sent on their way by the church, and as they passed through both Phoenicia and Samaria, they were relating at length the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.

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    17I do not say this because I am seeking a gift. Rather, I seek the credit that abounds to your account.

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    1A Collection to Aid Jewish Christians With regard to the collection for the saints, please follow the directions that I gave to the churches of Galatia:

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    18For the one who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.

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    18For they refreshed my spirit and yours. So then, recognize people like this.

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    6For this reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants devoted to governing.

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    18Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

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    18When they heard this, they ceased their objections and praised God, saying,“So then, God has granted the repentance that leads to life even to the Gentiles.”