Bible Strands
Romans 15:25
Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Roman church while outlining his itinerary, placing this statement between his plan to visit them before traveling to Spain and his explanation of the Gentile contribution for Jerusalem.
The words — πορεύομαι (poreuomai) literally means “I am going,” and διακονῶν (diakonōn) denotes “ministering” or “serving,” specifying the purpose of the journey.
The thread — Acts 19:21 records Paul’s prior resolution to travel to Jerusalem, Acts 20:22 describes his Spirit-compelled departure for the city, and Acts 24:17 confirms his eventual arrival to deliver alms and offerings.
Why it lands — The text states a concrete travel objective before interpreting the theological motive; it requires the reader to recognize that physical movement is framed as direct service to a specific community.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
Cross-references
- Acts 19:21 After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”
- Acts 24:17 After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
- Acts 20:22 And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
- Acts 20:16 Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.
- 1 Corinthians 16:1 Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
- Acts 18:21 But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.
- Romans 15:26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
- Galatians 2:10 They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.