Romans 15:25-27 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Romans 15:22-29

St. Paul here declares his purpose to come and see the Christians at Rome. Upon this head his matter is but common and ordinary, appointing a visit to his friends; but the manner of his expression is gracious and savoury, very instructive, and for our imitation. We should learn by it to speak of our common affairs in the language of Canaan. Even our common discourse should have an air of grace; by this it will appear what country we belong to. It should seem that Paul's company was very much... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Romans 15:22-29

15:22-29 And that is why on many occasions I found the way to come to you blocked. But now, since I have no longer a sphere for work in these areas, and since for many years back I have had a great desire to come to you, when I shall go to Spain I hope to see you on my way through; and, I hope, after I have first enjoyed your company for a while, to be sped on my way by you. But at the moment I am on my way to Jerusalem, to render some service to God's dedicated people there. For Macedonia... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 15:25

But now I go unto Jerusalem ,.... Whither he was bound in spirit, not knowing what should befall him there, from which he could not be dissuaded by his friends, and thither he did go: to minister unto the saints ; not to preach the Gospel, though doubtless he did that when he was there; but to distribute among the poor saints what had been raised for them by the Greek churches; who had entreated him to take upon him this service, even the fellowship of ministering to the saints; and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 15:26

For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia ,.... That is, the churches of Macedonia, particularly Philippi and Thessalonica; and the churches of Achaia, especially the church at Corinth, which was the metropolis of Achaia: to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem ; of which contribution, of their great forwardness, readiness, and liberality, a large account is given in 2 Corinthians 8:1 ; from whence Origen and others have rightly concluded, that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 15:27

It hath pleased them verily ,.... This is repeated from the former verse, and is designed to point out the spring of this contribution, and the manner in which it was performed: it arose from themselves; it was the pure effect of their good will and pleasure; the first motion was from among themselves; it was their own thought, mind, and will; they were willing of themselves unto it, and begun it of themselves, unasked, and not moved unto it by any other: it was not done by constraint or... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 15:25

Now I go unto Jerusalem - From this and the two following verses we learn that the object of his journey to Jerusalem was, to carry a contribution made among the Gentile Christians of Macedonia and Achaia for the relief of the poor Jewish Christians at Jerusalem. About this affair he had taken great pains, as appears from 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 ; 2 Corinthians 8, and 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 . His design in this affair is very evident from 2 Corinthians 9:12 , 2 Corinthians 9:13 , where he... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 15:27

For if the Gentiles have been made partakers, etc. - It was through and by means of the Jews that the Gentiles were brought to the knowledge of God and the Gospel of Christ. These were the spiritual things which they had received; and the pecuniary contribution was the carnal things which the Gentiles were now returning. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 15:25

Verse 25 25.But I am going now, etc. Lest they should expect his immediate coming, and think themselves deceived, if he had not come according to their expectation, he declares to them what business he had then in hand, which prevented him from going soon to them, and that was, — that he was going to Jerusalem to bear the alms which had been gathered in Macedonia and Achaia. Availing himself at the same time of this opportunity, he proceeds to commend that contribution; by which, as by a kind... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 15:27

Verse 27 27.And their debtors they are, etc. Every one perceives, that what is said here of obligation, is said not so much for the sake of the Corinthians as for the Romans themselves; for the Corinthians or the Macedonians were not more indebted to the Jews than the Romans. And he adds the ground of this obligation, — that they had received the gospel from them: and he takes his argument from the comparison of the less with the greater. He employs also the same in another place, that is, that... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:5-33

The Divine character in relation to the human. "The God of patience and consolation;" "the God of hope;" "the God of peace." The great object of Christ's coming into the world was to save sinners. He does this by revealing God. He is Emmanuel, "God with us." "No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him." Christ reveals the Divine character. He reveals it in his teaching—the Divine holiness. He reveals it in his... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Romans 15:22-29

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Romans 15:22-29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 15:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 15:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 15:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 15:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 15:27

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 15:25

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 15:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:5-33

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