17 Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.



Ver. 17. To bring alms to my nation] And therefore should have been better welcomed; a present makes room for a man, Pro_18:16. But it is God alone that fashioneth men’s opinions and affections: and therefore, Rom_15:31, St Paul prayeth that this service of his might be accepted by the saints themselves. The Jews at this day send their alms yearly from all parts to Jerusalem for the maintenance of the praying poor that live there.