Lux Domini
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.

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Interpretation

The apostle sought the things of Christ more than his own will, and would not leave his work of planting churches to go to Rome. It concerns all to do that first which is most needful.

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This thought runs through Romans 15:25-27.

Glossary

Jerusalem Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
Achaia Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Achaia.
Macedonia Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Macedonia.