They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
Parallel translations
- WEB They only asked us to remember the poor — which very thing I was also zealous to do.
- KJV Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.
- NKJV They desired only that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I also was eager to do.
- NASB They only asked us to remember the poor—the very thing I also was eager to do.
- NLT Their only suggestion was that we keep on helping the poor, which I have always been eager to do.
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Quick answer
The only request was that Paul remember the poor, which he was eager to do. Genuine gospel ministry naturally cares for those in need.
Overview
The single addition to the agreement was practical, not doctrinal: care for the poor. Paul's readiness to do this shows that grace produces, rather than excludes, good works. Far from neglecting love, the gospel of faith bears fruit in compassion.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- Acts 24:17After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
- 1 Jn 3:17If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
- Heb 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
- 2 Cor 8:1–9Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
- 1 Cor 16:1–2Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
- Rom 15:25–27Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
- Acts 11:29–30So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
- Jas 2:15–16Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
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