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Service Over Self
Commentators note that Paul postponed his long-desired, strategic trip to Rome to personally deliver a financial gift to needy believers in Jerusalem. This act demonstrates that practical, tangible service to fellow Christians is a high-priority ministry, even for an apostle, and should take precedence over personal plans or even other important ministry goals.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 15:25
18th Century
Theologian
But now I go etc. I am about to go now. The mention of this intended journey to Jerusalem is introduced in several other places, and is so…
AT Robertson
On Romans 15:25
But now (νυν δε). Repeats the very words used in 23.
I go (πορευομα). Futuristic present as in Joh 14:2.
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 15:25
19th Century
Bishop
But now.—Before very long, I hope to pay you this visit, but for the present I am bound for Jerusalem, in the service of the Churc…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 15:13–27
19th Century
Preacher
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…
John Calvin
On Romans 15:25
16th Century
Theologian
But I am going now, etc. So that they would not expect his immediate arrival and think they had been deceived if he did not come as they e…
John Gill
On Romans 15:25
17th Century
Pastor
But now I go to Jerusalem
Where he was bound in spirit, not knowing what should befall him there, from which he co…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 15:22–29
17th Century
Minister
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…