Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem.
Verse Takeaways
1
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.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
Romans
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
7
18th Century
Presbyterian
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia. That is, they have done it cheerfully and voluntarily. See their liberality and cheerfulne…
For it hath been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia (ηυδοκησαν γαρ Μακεδονια κα Αχαια). "For Macedonia and Achaia took plea…
19th Century
Anglican
The poor saints.—Literally, for the poor among the saints. It cannot, therefore, be inferred from this that the church at…
Consider supporting our work
Baptist
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
Get curated content & updates
13th Century
Catholic
1. After excusing himself for the presumption that could have been ascribed to him for instructing and correcting the Romans, the Apostle no…
