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26 For Macedonia and Achaia[a] have decided to make some contribution for the poor among the holy ones in Jerusalem;(A) 27 they decided to do it, and in fact they are indebted to them, for if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to serve them in material blessings.(B) 28 So when I have completed this and safely handed over this contribution to them, I shall set out by way of you to Spain;

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  1. 15:26 Achaia: the Roman province of southern Greece.

26 For Macedonia(A) and Achaia(B) were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem.(C) 27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings.(D) 28 So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this contribution, I will go to Spain(E) and visit you on the way.

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