Their only suggestion was that we keep on helping the poor, which I have always been 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.
- 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.
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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 some years, I came to bring gifts for the needy to my nation, and offerings;
- 1 Jn 3:17But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does God’s love remain in him?
- Heb 13:16But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- 2 Cor 8:1–9Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia;
- 1 Cor 16:1–2Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I commanded the assemblies of Galatia, you do likewise.
- Rom 15:25–27But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.
- Acts 11:29–30As any of the disciples had plenty, each determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea;
- Jas 2:15–16And if a brother or sister is naked and in lack of daily food,
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