^{26 Ref} For it has been the good pleasure of those of Macedonia and Achaia to send a certain amount of money for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.

^{27 Ref} Yes, it has been their good pleasure; and they are in their debt. For if the Gentiles have had a part in the things of the Spirit which were theirs, it is right for them, in the same way, to give them help in the things of the flesh.

^{28 Ref} So when I have done this, and have given them this fruit of love, I will go on by you into Spain.

^{29 Ref} And I am certain that when I come, I will be full of the blessing of Christ.

^{30 Ref} Now I make request to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you will be working together with me in your prayers to God for me;

^{31 Ref} So that I may be kept safe from those in Judaea who have not put themselves under the rule of God, and that the help which I am taking for Jerusalem may be pleasing to the saints;