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26 For Macedonia[a] and Achaia were well-pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. 27 For they were well-pleased, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted also to minister[b] to them in fleshly things. 28 Having then completed this, and having sealed[c] this fruit to them, I will go through you into Spain.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 15:26 Compare 1 Cor 16:1; 2 Cor 8-9.
  2. Romans 15:27 Or, serve. This is the priestly service of the Gentiles.
  3. Romans 15:28 That is, secured and certified in accordance with its intention.

26 For Macedonia(A) and Achaia(B) were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem.(C) 27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings.(D) 28 So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this contribution, I will go to Spain(E) and visit you on the way.

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