Ministration to the Need of Those Who have Contributed to Our Spiritual Benefit not an Act of Generosity But of Debt
Romans 15:25-27
But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.…


I. THE BENEFITS RECEIVED.

1. Spiritual things.

2. Of infinite value.

3. Of enduring importance.

II. THE PAYMENT REQUIRED.

1. Carnal things.

2. Worthless in comparison, and perishable in their nature.

III. THE DUTY IMPLIED. A duty of —

1. Love.

2. Gratitude.

3. Justice.

IV. THE SPIRIT IN WHICH IT SHOULD BE PERFORMED. With pleasure as the expression of grateful feeling to man and 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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