Romans 15 · Verse 25

Romans 15:25

But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
Romans 15:25, King James Version

Romans 15:25 in other translations

BSBNow, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
WEBBut now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.
ASVbut now, I say, I go unto Jerusalem, ministering unto the saints.
YLTAnd, now, I go on to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints;
DARBYbut now I go to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints;
BBEBut now I go to Jerusalem, taking help for the saints.
WebsterBut now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

What does Romans 15:25 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 15:25-27
25-27. But now I go to Jerusalem to minister--"ministering" to the saints--in the sense immediately to be explained.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 25. 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 mentioned that Dr. Paley has derived from it a very strong argument for the genuineness of this epistle.* This intended journey is mentioned in Acts 19:21, "Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome." See also Acts 20:2,3. That he went to Jerusalem, according to his purpose, is recorded in his defence before Felix, (Acts 24:17,) "Now after many years, I came to bring aims to my nation, and offerings."

To minister to the saints. To supply their necessities by bearing the contribution which the churches have made for them.

(*) Paley's Horae Paulinae, chap 2, no 1. (g) "go unto Jerusalem" Acts 19:21

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 25 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 1Cor 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8, and 2Cor 9:1-15. His design in this affair is very evident from 2Cor 9:12, 2Cor 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.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Romans 15:22-29

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 do that first which is most needful. We must not take it ill if our friends prefer work which is pleasing to God, before visits and compliments, which may please us. It is justly expected from all Christians, that they should promote every good work, especially that…

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Romans 15:25 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΝυνὶNuniNowG3570
δὲdehoweverG1161
πορεύομαιporeuomaiI am goingG4198
εἰςeistoG1519
ἸερουσαλὴμIerousalēmJerusalemG2419
διακονῶνdiakonōnministeringG1247
τοῖςtoisto theG3588
ἁγίοις.hagioissaints.G40

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Romans 15:25

  • Acts 24:17

    Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.

  • Acts 19:21

    After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.

  • Acts 20:22

    And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there:

  • Acts 20:16

    For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

    Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

  • Acts 18:21

    But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.

  • Galatians 2:10

    Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.

  • Romans 15:26-31

    For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. 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. When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. …

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
26-31; Ac 18:21; 19:21; 20:16,22; 24:17; 1Co 16:1-3; Ga 2:10

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Context

  • Romans 15:24

    Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.

  • Romans 15:25

    But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.

  • Romans 15:26

    For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.

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Romans 15:25 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Mas ahora parto para Jerusalem á ministrar á los santos.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		mais à présent je vais à Jérusalem, étant occupé au service des saints;
German
Elberfelder 1871		Jetzt aber reise ich nach Jerusalem im Dienste für die Heiligen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Nunc igitur proficiscar in Jerusalem ministrare sanctis.