Romans 15:25

²⁴I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.²⁵Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.²⁶For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

Sermons

Homily 30 on Romans

St. John Chrysostom

Summary

In Romans 15:25, the apostle Paul mentions his plan to visit the believers in Rome on his way to Spain, indicating his desire to strengthen and encourage them in their faith. This verse reflects Paul's commitment to supporting and building up the early Christian communities, emphasizing the importance of unity and mutual edification among believers. It also demonstrates Paul's dedication to spreading the Gospel to new regions and his strategic approach to ministry by leveraging existing church networks. Overall, Romans 15:25 showcases Paul's pastoral heart and his passion for advancing the Kingdom of God through partnership and collaboration with fellow believers.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Now I go unto Jerusalem - From this and the two following verses we learn that the object of his journey to Jerusalem was, to carry a contribution made among the Gentile Christians of Macedonia and Achaia for the relief of the poor Jewish Christians at Jerusalem. About this affair he had taken great pains, as appears from Co1 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8, and Co2 9:1-15. His design in this affair is very evident from Co2 9:12, Co2 9:13, where he says: The administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; whiles, by the experiment of this ministration, they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the Gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them and unto all men. The apostle was in hopes that this liberal contribution, sent by the Gentile Christians who had been converted by St. Paul's ministry, would engage the affections of the Jewish Christians, who had been much prejudiced against the reception of the Gentiles into the Church, without being previously obliged to submit to the yoke of the law. He wished to establish a coalition between the converted Jews and Gentiles, being sensible of its great importance to the spread of the Gospel; and his procuring this contribution was one laudable device to accomplish this good end. And this shows why he so earnestly requests the prayers of the Christians at Rome, that his service which he had for Jerusalem might be accepted of the saints. See Dr. Taylor.