31 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;



Ver. 31. That my service which, &c.] One would have thought that the apostle coming with alms to them, should easily have been well accepted; but he saw cause to seek God for such a mercy, since it is he alone that fashions men’s opinions, and gives favour and kind acceptance. Besides wisdom, he gave Solomon honour.