Romans 15:31 “Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that m…”

Romans 15:31

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 Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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;

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,

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;

Geneva Bible 1599

That I may be deliuered from them which are disobedient in Iudea, and that my seruice which I haue to doe at Hierusalem, may be accepted of the Saintes,

Darby Translation

that I may be saved from those that do not believe in Judaea; and that my ministry which [I have] for 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;

Bible in Basic English

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;

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Cross references

“I may”

2 Thessalonians 3:2 Acts 22:24 Acts 23:12–24 Acts 24:1–9 Acts 25:2 Acts 25:24

2 Thessalonians 3:2 · BSB

And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith.

Acts 22:24 · BSB

the commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. He directed that Paul be flogged and interrogated to determine the reason for this outcry against him.

Acts 23:12–24 · BSB

When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul.

Acts 24:1–9 · BSB

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.

Acts 25:2 · BSB

where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus

Acts 25:24 · BSB

Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer.

“and that”

2 Corinthians 8:4 Romans 15:25 2 Corinthians 9:1

2 Corinthians 8:4 · BSB

they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

Romans 15:25 · BSB

Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.

2 Corinthians 9:1 · BSB

Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.

“accepted”

Acts 21:17–26

Acts 21:17–26 · BSB

When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully.

Also

2 Timothy 4:17 2 Timothy 3:11

2 Timothy 4:17 · BSB

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.

2 Timothy 3:11 · BSB

my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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.

32so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.

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