Romans 15:25
“But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.”
What does Romans 15:25 mean?
Paul is explaining his immediate plans to the Roman church: he's heading to Jerusalem to deliver financial aid to believers there who are facing hardship. By calling this work "serving the saints," he's elevating what might sound like a simple charitable errand into something deeply spiritual—a way of living out his faith through practical care for others. This matters because Paul is writing to Rome while still in Greece, and he wants the church there to understand his priorities and pray for him during the journey. He's showing that following Jesus isn't just about belief or prayer, but about showing up for people in concrete ways when they need help.