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For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews&#8217 spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings. <a href="/nlt/romans/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> They were glad to do this because they feel they owe a real debt to them. Since the Gentiles received the spiritual blessings of the Good News from the believers in Jerusalem, they feel the least they can do in return is to help them financially. <a href="/esv/romans/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> For they were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings. <a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For they were pleased, and they are debtors of them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to them in the material things. <a href="/kjv/romans/15.htm">King James Bible</a> It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things. <a href="/nkjv/romans/15.htm">New King James Version</a> It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things. <a href="/nasb_/romans/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For they were pleased to do so, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to do them a service also in material things. <a href="/nasb/romans/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> Yes, they were pleased to do so, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them also in material things. <a href="/nasb77/romans/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Yes, they were pleased to do so, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them also in material things. <a href="/lsb/romans/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Yes, they were pleased to do so, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them also in material things. <a href="/amp/romans/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They were pleased to do it, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual things, then they are indebted to serve them also in [tangible] material things. <a href="/csb/romans/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Yes, they were pleased, and indeed are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual benefits, then they are obligated to minister to them in material needs. <a href="/hcsb/romans/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Yes, they were pleased, and indeed are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual benefits, then they are obligated to minister to Jews in material needs. <a href="/asv/romans/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> Yea, it hath been their good pleasure; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, they owe it to them also to minister unto them in carnal things. <a href="/cev/romans/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This is something they really wanted to do. But sharing their money with the Jews was also like paying back a debt, because the Jews had already shared their spiritual blessings with the Gentiles. <a href="/erv/romans/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> Yea, it hath been their good pleasure; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, they owe it to them also to minister unto them in carnal things. <a href="/gwt/romans/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> These Macedonians and Greeks have shared the spiritual wealth of the Christians in Jerusalem. So they are obligated to use their earthly wealth to help them. <a href="/gnt/romans/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> That decision was their own; but, as a matter of fact, they have an obligation to help them. Since the Jews shared their spiritual blessings with the Gentiles, the Gentiles ought to use their material blessings to help the Jews. <a href="/isv/romans/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> Yes, they were eager to do this, and in fact they are obligated to help them, for if the gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to be of service to them in material things. <a href="/msb/romans/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/romans/15.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/romans/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Yes, it has been their good pleasure, and they are their debtors. For if the non-Jewish people have been made partakers of their spiritual things, they owe it to them also to serve them in fleshly things. <a href="/wbt/romans/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in carnal things. <a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yes, they have kindly done this, and, in fact, it was a debt they owed them. For seeing that the Gentiles have been admitted in to partnership with the Jews in their spiritual blessings, they in turn are under an obligation to render sacred service to the Jews in temporal things. <a href="/web/romans/15.htm">World English Bible</a> Yes, it has been their good pleasure, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, they owe it to them also to serve them in material things. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for it pleased well, and their debtors they are, for if the nations participated in their spiritual things, they ought also, in the fleshly things, to minister to them. <a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For they were pleased, and they are debtors of them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to them in the material things. <a href="/ylt/romans/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for it pleased well, and their debtors they are, for if in their spiritual things the nations did participate, they ought also, in the fleshly things, to minister to them. <a href="/slt/romans/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For they were contented; and they are their debtors. For if the nations have participated in their spiritual things, they ought also to serve them in things pertaining to the flesh.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For it hath pleased them; and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, they ought also in carnal things to minister to them. <a href="/cpdv/romans/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And this has pleased them, because they are in their debt. For, since the Gentiles have become partakers of their spiritual things, they also ought to minister to them in worldly things. <a href="/nabre/romans/15.htm">New American Bible</a> they decided to do it, and in fact they are indebted to them, for if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to serve them in material blessings. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They were pleased to do this, and indeed they owe it to them; for if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material things.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> They have been eager to do it, because they are indebted to them, for if the Gentiles have been made partakers with them, of their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them in material things. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> They were willing because they also are indebted to them, for if they have been made partners with them in the spiritual, the Gentiles are also indebted to serve them in the physical.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> they have been pleased to do so, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have become partakers of their spiritual things, they ought to minister to them in things pertaining to the flesh. <a href="/godbey/romans/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For they were pleased to do so; and they are their debtors: for if the Gentiles participated in spiritual things, they owe it to them also to minister unto them in carnal things. <a href="/haweis/romans/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> They have been so pleased indeed, and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been admitted to a participation in their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to them in carnal things. <a href="/mace/romans/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> they have thought fit, I say, and they owed them as much, for if the Gentiles have participated of their spirituals, they are bound on their side to minister to them in their temporals. <a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yes, they have kindly done this, and, in fact, it was a debt they owed them. For seeing that the Gentiles have been admitted in to partnership with the Jews in their spiritual blessings, they in turn are under an obligation to render sacred service to the Jews in temporal things. <a href="/worrell/romans/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Indeed, they were well pleased, and their debtors they are; for, if the gentiles were partakers of their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to them in carnal things. <a href="/worsley/romans/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> It pleased them, I say, and they are indeed their debtors; for if the Gentiles have partook of their spiritual things, they ought also to be helpful to them in carnal ones. <a href="/parallel/romans/15-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3812" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Paul's Travel Plans</a> …26For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. 27<a href="/greek/2106.htm" title="2106: eudokēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate.">They were pleased to do it,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">indeed</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">they</a> <a href="/greek/3781.htm" title="3781: opheiletai (N-NMP) -- From opheilo; an ower, i.e. Person indebted; figuratively, a delinquent; morally, a transgressor.">owe it</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them.</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnē (N-NNP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">Gentiles</a> <a href="/greek/2841.htm" title="2841: ekoinōnēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From koinonos; to share with others.">have shared in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/4152.htm" title="4152: pneumatikois (Adj-DNP) -- Spiritual. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious.">spiritual</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">blessings,</a> <a href="/greek/3784.htm" title="3784: opheilousin (V-PIA-3P) -- Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty.">they are obligated</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3008.htm" title="3008: leitourgēsai (V-ANA) -- From leitourgos; to be a public servant, i.e. to perform religious or charitable functions.">to minister</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4559.htm" title="4559: sarkikois (Adj-DNP) -- Fleshly, carnal, earthly. From sarx; pertaining to flesh, i.e. bodily, temporal, or animal, unregenerate.">material blessings.</a> 28So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a> Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">1 Corinthians 9:11</a> If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you? <a href="/2_corinthians/8-14.htm">2 Corinthians 8:14</a> At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-15</a> For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others. / And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. ... <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a> So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-3</a> Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15-17</a> And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. / Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. <a href="/1_timothy/5-18.htm">1 Timothy 5:18</a> For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” <a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Matthew 10:10</a> Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions. <a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Luke 10:7</a> Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a> I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” <a href="/genesis/18-18.htm">Genesis 18:18</a> Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and through him all the nations of the earth will be blessed. <a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a> And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.” <a href="/genesis/28-14.htm">Genesis 28:14</a> Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. <a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Isaiah 60:5-6</a> Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. / Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>It has pleased them truly; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in carnal things.and.<a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17</a> And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;<a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">1 Corinthians 9:11</a> If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?<a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a> Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/18-3.htm">Admitted</a> <a href="/romans/12-14.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/romans/8-7.htm">Carnal</a> <a href="/romans/13-8.htm">Debt</a> <a href="/romans/8-12.htm">Debtors</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/romans/14-21.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/romans/7-14.htm">Fleshly</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Good</a> <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Help</a> <a href="/acts/24-2.htm">Indebted</a> <a href="/romans/14-20.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Kindly</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-4.htm">Material</a> <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/romans/8-12.htm">Obligation</a> <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/romans/13-8.htm">Owe</a> <a href="/luke/17-10.htm">Owed</a> <a href="/romans/15-23.htm">Part</a> <a href="/matthew/23-30.htm">Partakers</a> <a href="/psalms/50-18.htm">Participated</a> <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Partnership</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/romans/13-7.htm">Render</a> <a href="/romans/14-21.htm">Right</a> <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Share</a> <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Spiritual</a> <a href="/romans/11-24.htm">Theirs</a> <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/romans/10-18.htm">Verily</a> <a href="/romans/15-25.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/3-11.htm">Admitted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-12.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-1.htm">Carnal</a> <a href="/romans/16-4.htm">Debt</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-6.htm">Debtors</a> <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-3.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-1.htm">Fleshly</a> <a href="/romans/16-4.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/romans/15-29.htm">Good</a> <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Help</a> <a href="/luke/11-4.htm">Indebted</a> <a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-22.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Kindly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">Material</a> <a href="/romans/16-1.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/romans/16-4.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/galatians/5-3.htm">Obligation</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/philemon/1-18.htm">Owe</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-3.htm">Owed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-12.htm">Partakers</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-8.htm">Participated</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">Partnership</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-21.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Render</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">Right</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-8.htm">Share</a> <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">Spiritual</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-2.htm">Theirs</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm">Verily</a> <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 15</div>1. <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">The strong must bear with the weak.</a> 2. <a href="/romans/15-2.htm">We must not please ourselves;</a> 3. <a href="/romans/15-3.htm">for Christ did not so;</a> 7. <a href="/romans/15-7.htm">but receive one another, as Christ did us all;</a> 8. <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">both Jews and Gentiles;</a> 15. <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Paul excuses his writing;</a> 28. <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">and promises to see them;</a> 30. <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">and requests their prayers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The early church was marked by a spirit of generosity and unity, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>, where believers shared everything they had. This willingness reflects the transformative power of the Gospel, which breaks down barriers and fosters a sense of community and mutual support.and indeed they owe it to them Here, Paul emphasizes a sense of indebtedness that the Gentile believers have towards the Jewish Christians. This is rooted in the understanding that salvation and the message of the Gospel came through the Jews, as Jesus Himself stated in <a href="/john/4-22.htm">John 4:22</a>, "Salvation is from the Jews." The Jewish people were the original recipients of God's promises, and through them, the Gentiles have been grafted into the spiritual blessings of Israel (<a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-18</a>).For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings This phrase acknowledges the spiritual heritage that the Gentiles have received from the Jewish people. The "spiritual blessings" refer to the promises of God, the covenants, the law, and ultimately, the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who was born a Jew. <a href="/ephesians/2-11.htm">Ephesians 2:11-13</a> speaks of how Gentiles, once far off, have been brought near by the blood of Christ, sharing in the rich spiritual blessings that were first given to Israel.they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings Paul argues that the sharing of spiritual blessings creates a reciprocal responsibility for the Gentiles to support the Jewish believers materially. This principle of reciprocity is consistent with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized caring for one another's needs (<a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a>). The early church practiced this mutual care, as seen in <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29</a>, where the disciples decided to provide help for the brothers and sisters living in Judea. This reflects the broader biblical principle that those who receive spiritual nourishment should support those who provide it (<a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">1 Corinthians 9:11</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Romans, addressing the relationship between Jewish and Gentile believers. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a> Non-Jewish believers who have come to faith in Christ and are part of the early Christian church. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_believers.htm">Jewish Believers</a> The original recipients of God's promises and the first to receive the Gospel, from whom the Gentiles have received spiritual blessings. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the Jewish believers were located, and to whom the Gentile churches were sending material support. 5. <a href="/topical/m/macedonia_and_achaia.htm">Macedonia and Achaia</a> Regions where Gentile churches were located, which contributed to the collection for the Jerusalem church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/m/mutual_obligation.htm">Mutual Obligation</a> Believers are called to support one another, recognizing that spiritual blessings received from others create a responsibility to share material blessings in return. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> The relationship between Jewish and Gentile believers serves as a model for unity and mutual support within the church, transcending cultural and ethnic differences. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_worship.htm">Generosity as Worship</a> Giving to support fellow believers is an act of worship and gratitude, acknowledging God's provision and the interconnectedness of the church. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_and_material_reciprocity.htm">Spiritual and Material Reciprocity</a> The sharing of spiritual and material resources reflects the holistic nature of Christian fellowship and the call to bear one another's burdens. <a href="/topical/p/practical_stewardship.htm">Practical Stewardship</a> Christians are encouraged to be good stewards of their resources, using them to bless others and advance the work of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 15</a> <a href="/q/what_is_noetic_science.htm">What is noetic science?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_historical_proof_of_these_collections.htm">Romans 15:25-27 describes financial support for believers in Jerusalem, but is there independent historical documentation confirming these collections?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_muscular_christianity.htm">What is the meaning of Galatians 3:28?</a> <a href="/q/is_christ_in_you_the_hope_of_glory.htm">Is Christ in you the hope of glory?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) It hath pleased them.--It pleased the Macedonians and Achaians to make their contribution. And, indeed, they owed a debt to the church at Jerusalem which it was their duty, so well as they could, to discharge. <a href="/commentaries/romans/15-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>They were pleased [to do it], εὐδόκησαν (eudokēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2106.htm">Strong's 2106: </a> To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. indeed γάρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. they εἰσὶν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. owe it ὀφειλέται (opheiletai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3781.htm">Strong's 3781: </a> From opheilo; an ower, i.e. Person indebted; figuratively, a delinquent; morally, a transgressor. to them. αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Gentiles ἔθνη (ethnē) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. have shared in ἐκοινώνησαν (ekoinōnēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2841.htm">Strong's 2841: </a> From koinonos; to share with others. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. spiritual πνευματικοῖς (pneumatikois) Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4152.htm">Strong's 4152: </a> Spiritual. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious. [blessings], τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. they are obligated ὀφείλουσιν (opheilousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3784.htm">Strong's 3784: </a> Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty. to minister λειτουργῆσαι (leitourgēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3008.htm">Strong's 3008: </a> From leitourgos; to be a public servant, i.e. to perform religious or charitable functions. to them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. with ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. material [blessings]. σαρκικοῖς (sarkikois) Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4559.htm">Strong's 4559: </a> Fleshly, carnal, earthly. From sarx; pertaining to flesh, i.e. bodily, temporal, or animal, unregenerate. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/15-27.htm">Romans 15:27 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">NT Letters: Romans 15:27 Yes it has been their good pleasure (Rom. 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