Romans 15:25

Translations

Modern

Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.

Traditional

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

Literal

But now I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.

Latin

Nunc igitur proficiscar in Jerusalem ministrare sanctis.

Original

Greek

English

Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.

Notes

Romans 15:25–28

I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there: During his third mission journey, Paul gathered donations from the Gentile churches. This was to help the Christians in Jerusalem and to unite the two groups of the first-century AD church (see also 1 Corinthians 16:1–2; 2 Corinthians 8–9).

Romans 15:14–16:27

This final section includes elements often found at the end of New Testament letters:

a discussion of travel plans (15:14–29),
requests for prayer (15:30–33),
references to ministry partners (16:1–2, 21–23),
greetings (16:3–16), and
a short hymn of praise (16:25–27).

Only the warning about false teachers is a non-standard feature in this conclusion (16:17–19).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

Acts 24:17
After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
Acts 19:21
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.”
Acts 20:22
And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
Acts 20:16
Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.
1 Corinthians 16:1–3
Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
Acts 18:21
But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.
Romans 15:26–31
For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
Galatians 2:10
They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

Parallels

1 Corinthians 16:5–9

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Alms Beggar Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Letter to the Romans Paul the Apostle Saints Spain Titus (Person) Travel

Topics

Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Poor: Kindness to Congregations Poor: Kindness to Paul Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul The Poor: Regard For: Paul

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