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Romans 15:25-27
But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.…


I. HOW THEY OUGHT TO BE REGARDED.

1. As a service due on account of spiritual benefits received.

2. Or as an expression of Christian love to the needy.

II. HOW OUGHT THEY TO DE SUPPORTED?

1. Not of necessity, or by constraint.

2. But —

(1)  As a pleasure.

(2)  As a fruit of grace acceptable to God.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.

WEB: But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.




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