For it hath been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia (ηυδοκησαν γαρ Μακεδονια κα Αχαια). "For Macedonia and Achaia took plea…

For it hath pleased them of Macedonia. That is, they have done it cheerfully and voluntarily. See their liberality and cheerfulne…

The poor saints.—Literally, for the poor among the saints. It cannot, therefore, be inferred from this that the church at…

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. And I myself…

For it has pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia
That is, the churches of Macedonia, particularly Philippi and Thessa…

The apostle sought the things of Christ more than his own will, and would not leave his work of planting churches to go to Rome. It concerns all to…

1. After excusing himself for the presumption that could have been ascribed to him for instructing and correcting the Romans, the Apostle no…