Romans 15:27 meaning and explanation

They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.

Romans 15:27, Berean Standard Bible

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Paul is writing to the believers in Rome about a collection of money gathered by churches in Macedonia and Achaia for the poor believers in Jerusalem. The Gentile Christians gladly gave, yet Paul says they also owed it, since they had received Israel's spiritual blessings, the gospel and the promises made to the patriarchs.

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