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Here are two things more particularly, which he desires them to beg of God in his behalf.
First: That ye may be delivered from them that did not believe, or were disobedient and refractory, in Judea. He knew the Jews were incensed against him; that troubles did abide him or wait for him in Judea, thither he was going; see Act_20:23. And it happened accordingly, for the Jews went about to kill him, Act_21:31. Therefore it is that he desires their prayers, that he might be delivered from them; see 2Th_3:2.
Secondly: That the alms he brought the poor saints at Jerusalem might be taken by them in good part; that they might be reconciled, both to the Gentile churches that sent it, and to him that brought it. It detracts greatly from a gift, when it comes, either from one, or by one, against whom we are prejudiced.