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;
Please pray that I'll be protected from the non-believers in Judea, and that when I show up in Jerusalem with this gift, the believers there will actually welcome what I'm bringing.
Sometimes doing the right thing means asking for protection and hoping people will receive your heart behind it.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul was on his way to Jerusalem with a collection of financial aid from Gentile churches to support the poor Jewish believers there, as part of his efforts to foster unity between Jewish and Gentile Christians. He was deeply aware of the dangers he faced from unbelieving Jews in Judea, who often opposed his gospel message and had previously persecuted him. This verse reflects Paul's reliance on prayer for protection amid the real threats of his missionary journeys.
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