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 shows Paul's arrival in Jerusalem and the elders' concerns, illustrating the potential for his service to be rejected.
Acts 21:27-31 records the exact danger Paul asks deliverance from — unbelievers seizing him in the temple.
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 depicts the Jewish leaders accusing Paul before Felix, illustrating the opposition from unbelievers in Judea he prays about.
Acts 25:2 records the chief priests informing Festus against Paul, a direct example of the 'unbelievers in Judea' threatening him.
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 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 also requests prayer for restoration to the readers—direct parallel to Paul's request for prayer to come safely to Rome.