Romans 15:31 Meaning and Explanation
“That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints;”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul asks for prayer that he be rescued from unbelievers in Judea and that his gift be welcomed by the Jerusalem believers.
What Does Romans 15:31 Mean?
Paul names the two things he wants prayed for. First, that he be 'delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea' — he knew real danger awaited him there from those hostile to the gospel.
Second, and tenderly, that his 'service' — the collection he carries — would be gladly received by the Jerusalem saints. He worried not only about physical danger but about whether the gift would be welcomed in the right spirit, healing rather than straining the bond between Gentile and Jewish believers. Both requests show a man walking by faith into uncertainty, committing his fears to God through the prayers of others. Paul faces threat and delicacy alike on his knees, and asks the church to kneel with him.
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What does Romans 15:31 mean?
Paul asks for prayer that he be rescued from unbelievers in Judea and that his gift be welcomed by the Jerusalem believers.