Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Pray that I may be kept safe from the unbelievers in Judea and that the contribution I take to Jerusalem may be favorably received by the Lord’s people there, New Living Translation Pray that I will be rescued from those in Judea who refuse to obey God. Pray also that the believers there will be willing to accept the donation I am taking to Jerusalem. English Standard Version that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, Berean Standard Bible Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there, Berean Literal Bible so that I may be delivered from those refusing to be persuaded in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, King James Bible 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; New King James Version that I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, New American Standard Bible that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints; NASB 1995 that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints; NASB 1977 that I may be delivered from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints; Legacy Standard Bible that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints; Amplified Bible [and pray] that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints (Jewish believers) there; Christian Standard Bible Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, Holman Christian Standard Bible Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, that the gift I am bringing to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, American Standard Version that I may be delivered from them that are disobedient in Judæa, and that my ministration which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints; Contemporary English Version Pray that God will protect me from the unbelievers in Judea, and that his people in Jerusalem will be pleased with what I am doing. English Revised Version that I may be delivered from them that are disobedient in Judaea, and that my ministration which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints; GOD'S WORD® Translation that I will be rescued from those people in Judea who refuse to believe. Pray that God's people in Jerusalem will accept the help I bring. Good News Translation Pray that I may be kept safe from the unbelievers in Judea and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to God's people there. International Standard Version that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, Majority Standard Bible Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there, NET Bible Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea and that my ministry in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, New Heart English Bible that I may be delivered from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints; Webster's Bible Translation That I may be delivered from them in Judea who do not believe; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem, may be acceptable to the saints; Weymouth New Testament asking that I may escape unhurt from those in Judaea who are disobedient, and that the service which I am going to Jerusalem to render may be well received by the Church there, World English Bible that I may be delivered from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthat I may be delivered from those not believing in Judea, and that my ministry, that [is] for Jerusalem, may become acceptable to the holy ones; Berean Literal Bible so that I may be delivered from those refusing to be persuaded in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, Young's Literal Translation that I may be delivered from those not believing in Judea, and that my ministration, that is for Jerusalem, may become acceptable to the saints; Smith's Literal Translation That I might be saved from the unbelieving in Judea; and that my service for Jerusalem be acceptable to the holy ones; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat I may be delivered from the unbelievers that are in Judea, and that the oblation of my service may be acceptable in Jerusalem to the saints. Catholic Public Domain Version so that I may be freed from the unfaithful who are in Judea, and so that the oblation of my service may be acceptable to the saints in Jerusalem. New American Bible that I may be delivered from the disobedient in Judea, and that my ministry for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the holy ones, New Revised Standard Version that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat I may be delivered from those who are disobedient in Judæa; and that the assistance which I carry to the saints in Jerusalem may be well accepted. Aramaic Bible in Plain English That I would be delivered from those who are disobedient who are in Judea, and that the ministry I bring to the Saints in Jerusalem would be well received. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentthat I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that this service of mine, which is for Jerusalem, may be acceptable to the saints; Godbey New Testament in order that I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and my ministry may be acceptable to the saints in Jerusalem; Haweis New Testament that I may be delivered from those who do not believe in Judea; and that my service which regards Jerusalem may be kindly accepted by the saints; Mace New Testament that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea; and that the charitable service which I am employed about, for the converts at Jerusalem, may be acceptable to them: Weymouth New Testament asking that I may escape unhurt from those in Judaea who are disobedient, and that the service which I am going to Jerusalem to render may be well received by the Church there, Worrell New Testament that I may be delivered from the unbelieving in Judea, and that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints; Worsley New Testament that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea; and that this my service at Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Travel Plans…30Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. 31Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there, 32so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.… Cross References Acts 21:27-36 When the seven days were almost over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, / crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.” / For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple. ... Acts 9:23-25 After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, / but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. / One night, however, his disciples took him and lowered him in a basket through a window in the wall. 2 Thessalonians 3:2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith. Acts 23:12-24 When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ... Acts 20:22-23 And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. / I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. Acts 22:17-21 Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance / and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’ / ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. ... Acts 24:1-9 Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul. / When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation. / In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude. ... Acts 25:1-3 Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem, / where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus / to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. Acts 26:21 For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple courts and tried to kill me. 2 Corinthians 1:10-11 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, / as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers. 2 Corinthians 11:23-26 Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. / Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. / Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. ... 2 Timothy 4:17-18 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. / And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Matthew 10:17-18 But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues. / On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. John 15:18-21 If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. ... Psalm 118:10-12 All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off. Treasury of Scripture 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; I may. Acts 21:27-31 And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him, … Acts 22:24 The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him. Acts 23:12-24 And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul… do not believe. Romans 15:25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. 2 Corinthians 8:4 Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. 2 Corinthians 9:1 For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: accepted. Acts 21:17-26 And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly… Jump to Previous Acceptable Accepted Believe Church Delivered Disobedient Escape Help Jerusalem Judaea Judea Kept Ministration Ministry Pleasing Prove Received Render Rescued Rule Safe Saints Service Themselves Unbelievers UnhurtJump to Next Acceptable Accepted Believe Church Delivered Disobedient Escape Help Jerusalem Judaea Judea Kept Ministration Ministry Pleasing Prove Received Render Rescued Rule Safe Saints Service Themselves Unbelievers UnhurtRomans 15 1. The strong must bear with the weak.2. We must not please ourselves; 3. for Christ did not so; 7. but receive one another, as Christ did us all; 8. both Jews and Gentiles; 15. Paul excuses his writing; 28. and promises to see them; 30. and requests their prayers. Pray The Greek word used here is "προσεύχομαι" (proseuchomai), which means to earnestly pray or make supplication. This highlights the importance of intercessory prayer in the life of a believer. Paul is not just asking for a casual mention in prayer but is seeking fervent, heartfelt petitions to God. This reflects the early church's reliance on prayer as a powerful tool for divine intervention and guidance. that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there My service which I have for Jerusalem.--My service or ministration (i.e., "The gift of which I am the bearer") which is destined for Jerusalem. May be accepted.--It is possible, though we cannot speak at all positively, that there was mingled with the desire of the Apostle to benefit the church at Jerusalem something of a wish to do a graceful and conciliatory act to that Judaising branch of the church from which circumstances tended to estrange him. Greek [Pray] thatἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. I may be delivered ῥυσθῶ (rhysthō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4506: To rescue, deliver (from danger or destruction). from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. unbelievers ἀπειθούντων (apeithountōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 544: To disobey, rebel, be disloyal, refuse conformity. From apeithes; to disbelieve. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Judea, Ἰουδαίᾳ (Ioudaia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2449: Judea, a Roman province, capital Jerusalem. Feminine of Ioudaios; the Judaean land, a region of Palestine. and [that] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. service διακονία (diakonia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1248: Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. in εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Jerusalem Ἰερουσαλὴμ (Ierousalēm) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2419: Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine. may be γένηται (genētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. acceptable εὐπρόσδεκτος (euprosdektos) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2144: From eu and a derivative of prosdechomai; well-received, i.e. Approved, favorable. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. saints [there], ἁγίοις (hagiois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. 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