Romans 15:31

That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints;

Cross-reference

Romans 15:25 identifies the service Paul is about to bring to Jerusalem, the very ministry he prays may be accepted by the saints.

Acts 21:17–26 Historical context

Acts 21:17-26 shows Paul's arrival in Jerusalem and the elders' concerns, illustrating the potential for his service to be rejected.

Acts 21:27–31 Historical context

Acts 21:27-31 records the exact danger Paul asks deliverance from — unbelievers seizing him in the temple.

Acts 23:12–24 Historical context

Acts 23:12-24 shows the plot by forty Jews to kill Paul, exactly the kind of 'unbelievers in Judea' he asks prayer for deliverance from.

Acts 24:1–9 Historical context

Acts 24:1-9 depicts the Jewish leaders accusing Paul before Felix, illustrating the opposition from unbelievers in Judea he prays about.

Acts 25:2 Historical context

Acts 25:2 records the chief priests informing Festus against Paul, a direct example of the 'unbelievers in Judea' threatening him.

Acts 25:24 Historical context

Acts 25:24 has Festus citing the whole Jewish multitude crying out for Paul's death, fulfilling the danger Paul requests prayer against.

2 Corinthians 8:4 Historical context

2 Corinthians 8:4 describes the Macedonians' eagerness to contribute to the relief of saints, the same collection Paul is taking to Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 9:1 refers to the ministry to the saints (the collection), the service Paul commends to the Romans as needing acceptance.

2 Thessalonians 3:2 echoes the same prayer request for deliverance from wicked and evil men, paralleling Paul's plea here.

Hebrews 13:19 Related theme

Hebrews 13:19 also requests prayer for restoration to the readers—direct parallel to Paul's request for prayer to come safely to Rome.