Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
For [the Christians in] Macedonia and Achaia [Note: These were provinces in Greece] thought it was a good idea to take up an offering for the poor saints at Jerusalem.
New American Standard Bible
For
King James Version
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
Holman Bible
for Macedonia
International Standard Version
because the believers in Macedonia and Achaia have been eager to share their resources with the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
A Conservative Version
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a certain participation for the poor of the sanctified at Jerusalem.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
For [Gentile believers in]
Anderson New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor saints who are in Jerusalem:
Bible in Basic English
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.
Common New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for those of Macedonia and Achaia, have thought fit to make a contribution for the poor converts at Jerusalem.
Darby Translation
for Macedonia and Achaia have been well pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem.
Godbey New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor who are in Jerusalem.
Goodspeed New Testament
For Macedonia and Greece have determined to make a contribution for the poor among God's people in Jerusalem.
John Wesley New Testament
pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a collection for the poor of the saints that are in Jerusalem.
Julia Smith Translation
For Macedonia and Achaia were contented a certain mutual participation be made for the poor of the holy ones in Jerusalem.
King James 2000
For it has pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints who are at Jerusalem.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
Modern King James verseion
For it has pleased those of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints in Jerusalem.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia, to make a certain distribution upon the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
Moffatt New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia have decided to make a contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
Montgomery New Testament
For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make an offering for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
NET Bible
For Macedonia and Achaia are pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
New Heart English Bible
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.
Noyes New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia have thought it good to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
Sawyer New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor of the saints at Jerusalem.
The Emphasized Bible
For Macedonia and Achaia have been well-pleased to make a certain fellowship for the destitute of the saints who are in Jerusalem, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints that are at Jerusalem.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For Macedonia and Greece have been glad to make a collection for the poor among Christ's People at Jerusalem.
Webster
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who are at Jerusalem.
Weymouth New Testament
for Macedonia and Greece have kindly contributed a certain sum in relief of the poor among God's people, in Jerusalem.
Williams New Testament
For Macedonia and Greece were delighted to make a contribution to the poor among God's people in Jerusalem.
World English Bible
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.
Worrell New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia were well pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem.
Worsley New Testament
For the Macedonians and Achaians have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor saints at Jerusalem.
Youngs Literal Translation
for it pleased Macedonia and Achaia well to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem;
Themes
Achaia » Benevolence of the Christians in
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Topics
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Eudokeo
Poieo
Koinonia
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References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 15:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul's Travel Plans
25 But for now, I am on my way to Jerusalem to minister to [the needs of] God's holy people there. 26 For [the Christians in] Macedonia and Achaia [Note: These were provinces in Greece] thought it was a good idea to take up an offering for the poor saints at Jerusalem. 27 For they thought it was a good idea, and [besides] they were indebted to those Jewish Christians. For if the Gentiles [have] shared in the spiritual blessings of the Jews, [then] they owe it to those Jews to help meet their material needs.
Phrases
Cross References
Acts 11:27-30
During those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.
2 Corinthians 8:1-9
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the favor God has given to the churches in Macedonia.
Matthew 25:40
And the King will answer them and say, 'Truly I tell you, since you did all this for one of my least [significant] brothers, you did it for me.'
Matthew 26:11
You will always have poor people with you, but you will not always have me.
Luke 6:20
Then He looked at His disciples and said, "Those of you who have a [sense of personal] need are blessed, because the kingdom of God belongs to you.
Luke 14:13
But when you prepare a banquet, invite people who are poor, handicapped, crippled and blind [as well].
Acts 16:9
Then one night [while asleep] Paul had a vision [i.e., an inspired dream] in which a man from Macedonia [i.e., northern Greece] stood in front of him begging, "Come over to Macedonia to help us."
Acts 18:12
But when Gallio was magistrate of Achaia [i.e., the southern province of Greece] the Jews joined forces to attack Paul and brought him before the court of justice,
1 Corinthians 16:15
You know that [members of] the family of Stephanas are the firstfruits of Achaia [i.e., the first converts in that province of southern Greece], and that they have committed themselves to serving God's people [i.e., the saints].
2 Corinthians 9:2
For I know how eager you [already] are, and I have boasted about you to the Macedonians, that Achaia [Note: This was the southernmost province of Greece, where Corinth was located] has been prepared [to give] since last year. And your enthusiasm has stirred up most of them [to give also].
2 Corinthians 9:12
For the rendering of this service not only [fully] meets the needs of the saints [i.e., God's holy people], but also produces overflowing expressions of thanksgiving to God from many people.
Galatians 6:6-10
But the person who is taught the word [of God] should provide his teacher with what he needs.
James 2:5-6
Listen, my dearly loved brothers; did not God choose those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be wealthy in faith and to inherit the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?