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Giving with Pleasure
Commentators emphasize that the Greek word for "it hath pleased them" signifies a voluntary and joyful act. The churches in Macedonia and Achaia were not giving out of reluctant obligation but took genuine pleasure in supporting the Jerusalem saints. This serves as a model for Christian charity, which should be cheerful and from the heart.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 15:26
18th Century
Theologian
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia. That is, they have done it cheerfully and voluntarily. See their liberality and cheerfulne…
AT Robertson
On Romans 15:26
For it hath been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia (ηυδοκησαν γαρ Μακεδονια κα Αχαια). "For Macedonia and Achaia took plea…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 15:26
19th Century
Bishop
The poor saints.—Literally, for the poor among the saints. It cannot, therefore, be inferred from this that the church at…
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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 Gill
On Romans 15:26
17th Century
Pastor
For it has pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia
That is, the churches of Macedonia, particularly Philippi and Thessa…
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…