Romans 15:26-31

²⁶For Macedonia and Greece have been glad to make a collection for the poor among Christ's people at Jerusalem.

²⁷Yes, they were glad to do so; and indeed it is a duty which they owe to them. For the Gentile converts who have shared their spiritual blessings are in duty bound to minister to them in the things of this world.

²⁸When I have settled this matter, and have secured to the poor at Jerusalem the enjoyment of these benefits, I will go, by way of you, to Spain.

²⁹And I know that, when I come to you, it will be with a full measure of blessing from Christ.

³⁰I beg you, then, friends, by Jesus Christ, our Lord, and by the love inspired by the Spirit, to join me in earnest prayer to God on my behalf.

³¹Pray that I may be rescued from those in Judea who reject the faith, and that the help which I am taking to Jerusalem may prove acceptable to Christ's people;