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href="/bsb/romans/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord&#8217s people there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But before I come, I must go to Jerusalem to take a gift to the believers there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But now I am going to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />but now, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />but now, I am going to Jerusalem serving the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />but now, I am going to Jerusalem serving the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But now I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But for now, I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints (Jewish believers).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Right now I am traveling to Jerusalem to serve the saints,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Right now I am traveling to Jerusalem to serve the saints,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />but now, I say, I go unto Jerusalem, ministering unto the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />but now, I say, I go unto Jerusalem, ministering unto the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Right now I'm going to Jerusalem to bring help to the Christians there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Right now, however, I am going to Jerusalem in the service of God's people there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Right now, however, I'm going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But at present I am going to Jerusalem to serve God's people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And now, I go on to Jerusalem, ministering to the holy ones;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But now I am going to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And, now, I go on to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now I go to Jerusalem serving the holy ones.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But now I shall go to Jerusalem, to minister unto the saints. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But next I will set out for Jerusalem, to minister to the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Now, however, I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the holy ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem in a ministry to the saints;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the Saints.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But now I am going to Jerusalem, to minister to the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />but now I journey to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But I am now going to Jerusalem, to carry alms to the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but now I am going to Jerusalem, to distribute charity to the converts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But at present I am going to Jerusalem to serve God's people,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />but now I am going to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/15-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3799" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Paul's Travel Plans</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3570.htm" title="3570: Nyni (Adv) -- A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now.">Now,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">however,</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuomai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">I am on my way</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/2419.htm" title="2419: Ierousalēm (N-AFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/greek/1247.htm" title="1247: diakonōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon.">to serve</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- 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/40.htm" title="40: hagiois (Adj-DMP) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">saints there.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">26</span>For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17</a></span><br />After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-4</a></span><br />Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">2 Corinthians 9:1-5</a></span><br />Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you. / For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise. / But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a></span><br />They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Acts 20:22</a></span><br />And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-15.htm">Acts 21:15</a></span><br />After these days, we packed up and went on to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a></span><br />After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-4.htm">Acts 21:4</a></span><br />We sought out the disciples in Tyre and stayed with them seven days. Through the Spirit they kept telling Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-11.htm">Acts 21:11</a></span><br />Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him over to the Gentiles.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-17.htm">Acts 21:17</a></span><br />When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">2 Corinthians 8:19-21</a></span><br />More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. / We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. / For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5-6</a></span><br />After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia. / Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26-31</a></b></br> For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/18-21.htm">Acts 18:21</a></b></br> But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a></b></br> After these things were 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Aid</a> <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Help</a> <a href="/romans/15-20.htm">However</a> <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Present</a> <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/romans/15-17.htm">Service</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">Aid</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">However</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Ministering</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-20.htm">Present</a> <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Service</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-1.htm">The strong must bear with the weak.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-2.htm">We must not please ourselves;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-3.htm">for Christ did not so;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-7.htm">but receive one another, as Christ did us all;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-8.htm">both Jews and Gentiles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Paul excuses his writing;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-28.htm">and promises to see them;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-30.htm">and requests their prayers.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Now, however,</b><br>This phrase indicates a transition or change in plans. Paul often had to adjust his missionary journeys based on the needs of the early church and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It reflects the dynamic nature of his ministry and the responsiveness required in serving God's purposes.<p><b>I am on my way to Jerusalem</b><br>Paul's journey to Jerusalem is significant in the context of his mission. Jerusalem was the center of Jewish worship and the early Christian church. This journey is mentioned in <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a> and <a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Acts 20:22</a>, where Paul expresses his determination to go despite knowing the risks involved. Historically, Jerusalem was a city of great religious importance, and Paul's visit underscores his commitment to unity between Jewish and Gentile believers. Archaeological findings, such as the remains of the Second Temple, provide insight into the city's significance during Paul's time.<p><b>to serve the saints there.</b><br>The term "saints" refers to the believers in Jerusalem, highlighting the early Christian practice of referring to fellow believers as holy or set apart. Paul's service involved delivering a collection from the Gentile churches to support the impoverished believers in Jerusalem, as mentioned in <a href="/1_corinthians/16.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a> and <a href="/2_corinthians/8.htm">2 Corinthians 8-9</a>. This act of service was a tangible expression of the unity and love within the body of Christ, fulfilling the call to bear one another's burdens (<a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a>). It also reflects the early church's commitment to caring for its members, a principle rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who wrote the letter to the Romans. He is expressing his intention to travel to Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where Paul is headed. It is significant as the center of Jewish worship and the early Christian church.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_saints.htm">The Saints</a></b><br>Refers to the believers in Jerusalem. Paul is going to serve them, likely through delivering financial aid.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_collection_for_the_saints.htm">The Collection for the Saints</a></b><br>An event where Paul collected contributions from Gentile churches to support the impoverished believers in Jerusalem.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, who are being informed of his travel plans and mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_serving_others.htm">The Importance of Serving Others</a></b><br>Paul’s journey to Jerusalem underscores the Christian duty to serve and support fellow believers, especially those in need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>The collection for the saints demonstrates the unity and interconnectedness of the early church, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_christian_virtue.htm">Generosity as a Christian Virtue</a></b><br>Paul’s actions remind us of the call to be generous with our resources, reflecting God’s love and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_ministry.htm">Faithfulness in Ministry</a></b><br>Paul’s commitment to his mission, despite potential dangers, exemplifies faithfulness and dedication to God’s calling.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church_in_social_support.htm">The Role of the Church in Social Support</a></b><br>The early church’s efforts to support the Jerusalem believers highlight the church’s role in addressing social and economic needs.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">But now.</span>--Before very long, I hope to pay you this visit, but for the present I am bound for Jerusalem, in the service of the Church, to convey the alms collected in Macedonia and Achaia for the poorer members of that community. In reference to this contribution, comp. <a href="/acts/24-17.htm" title="Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.">Acts 24:17</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm" title="Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do you.">1Corinthians 16:1</a>, <span class= "ital">et seq.;</span> <a href="/context/2_corinthians/8-1.htm" title="Moreover, brothers, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;">2Corinthians 8:1-2</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm" title="For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:">2Corinthians 9:1</a>, <span class= "ital">et seq.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 25-27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But now I go to Jerusalem ministering unto the saints. For it hath pleased</span> (<span class="greek">εὐδόκησανα</span>, implying good will<span class="cmt_word">) Achaia and Macedonia to make a certain contribution</span> (<span class="greek">κοινωνίαν</span>, intimating the <span class="accented">communion</span> of Christians with each other, evinced by making others partakers of their own blessings; of <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a>; <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a><span class="cmt_word">) to the poor of the saints which are at Jerusalem.</span> As to this collection for the poor Christians at Jerusalem, which St. Paul seems to have been intent on during his journeys, and which he was now on the point of carrying to its destination, cf. <a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a>; <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1 - 9:15</a>. <span class="cmt_word">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</span> (<span class="greek">λειουργῆσαι</span>; here in the general sense of <span class="accented">ministry</span>; see on Romans 13:6) <span class="cmt_word">to them in carnal things</span>. Here we have the same idea of salvation being derived to the Gentiles from the Jews as is prominent in <a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17, 18</a>, and apparent in <a href="/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7</a>, <span class="accented">seq</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/15-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Now,</span><br /><span class="grk">Νυνὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Nyni)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3570.htm">Strong's 3570: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">however,</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I am on my way</span><br /><span class="grk">πορεύομαι</span> <span class="translit">(poreuomai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> </span><span class="str2">To travel, journey, go, die. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jerusalem</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰερουσαλὴμ</span> <span class="translit">(Ierousalēm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2419.htm">Strong's 2419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to serve</span><br /><span class="grk">διακονῶν</span> <span class="translit">(diakonōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1247.htm">Strong's 1247: </a> </span><span class="str2">From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῖς</span> <span class="translit">(tois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saints [there].</span><br /><span class="grk">ἁγίοις</span> <span class="translit">(hagiois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> </span><span class="str2">Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. 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