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Romans 15:27 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Romans 15:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 15 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.”
Romans 15:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 15:27
It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are (εὐδόκησαν γάρ, καὶ ὀφειλέται αὐτῶν εἰσιν, eudokēsan gar, kai opheiletai autōn eisin)—Paul reaffirms their willing pleasure (eudokēsan) but adds a theological dimension: opheiletai eisin (they are debtors). Gentile believers owe material support to Jerusalem—not legal obligation but spiritual debt of gratitude. The verb opheilō (to owe) echoes 15:1 ('we ought to bear')—moral obligation rooted in grace received.For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 15:27
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“is it a great thing if we reap your fleshly things?”
“Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.”
“Paul”
“and you”