Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.
Parallel translations
- WEB They only asked us to remember the poor — which very thing I was also zealous to do.
- BSB They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager 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 24:17Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
- 1 Jn 3:17But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
- Heb 13:16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- 2 Cor 8:1–9Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
- 1 Cor 16:1–2Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.
- Rom 15:25–27But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
- Acts 11:29–30Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:
- Jas 2:15–16If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
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