Parallel Verses
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.
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]
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.
Anderson New Testament
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor saints who are in 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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Poieo
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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 now I go to Jerusalem, taking help for the saints. 26 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. 27 Yes, it has been their good pleasure; and they are in their debt. For if the Gentiles have had a part in the things of the Spirit which were theirs, it is right for them, in the same way, to give them help in the things of the flesh.
Phrases
Cross References
Acts 11:27-30
Now in those days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch.
2 Corinthians 8:1-9
And now we give you news, brothers, about the grace of God which has been given to the churches of Macedonia;
Proverbs 14:21
He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.
Proverbs 14:31
He who is hard on the poor puts shame on his Maker; but he who has mercy on those who are in need gives him honour.
Proverbs 17:5
Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.
Zechariah 11:7
So I took care of the flock of death, for those who made profit out of the flock; and I took for myself two rods, naming one Beautiful, and the other Bands; and I took care of the flock.
Zechariah 11:11
And it was broken on that day: and the sheep-traders, who were watching me, were certain that it was the word of the Lord.
Matthew 25:40
And the King will make answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Because you did it to the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.
Matthew 26:11
For the poor you have ever with you, but me you have not for ever.
Luke 6:20
And turning his eyes to his disciples he said, Happy are you who are poor: for the kingdom of God is yours.
Luke 14:13
But when you give a feast, send for the poor and the blind and those who are broken in body:
Acts 16:9
And Paul had a vision in the night; a man of Macedonia came, requesting him, and saying, Come over into Macedonia and give us help.
Acts 18:12
But when Gallio was ruler of Achaia, all the Jews together made an attack on Paul, and took him to the judge's seat,
1 Corinthians 16:15
Now I make my request to you, my brothers, for you have knowledge that the house of Stephanas is the first-fruits of Achaia, and that they have made themselves the servants of the saints,
2 Corinthians 9:2
For I have before made clear to those of Macedonia my pride in your ready mind, saying to them that Achaia has been ready for a year back; and a great number have been moved to do the same by your example.
2 Corinthians 9:12
For this work of giving not only takes care of the needs of the saints, but is the cause of much praise to God;
Galatians 6:6-10
But let him who gets teaching in the word give a part in all good things to his teacher.
James 2:5-6
Give ear, my dear brothers; are not those who are poor in the things of this world marked out by God to have faith as their wealth, and for their heritage the kingdom which he has said he will give to those who have love for him?