Matthew Poole and continuators on Romans 15:26

26. For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia▪ to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem .

For the understanding of these words, you need only to read 2 Cor. 8.1. and 9.2. When he saith, it hath pleased them, it is implyed, that it was not extorted or squeez'd out of them; but that it proceeded from a ready and willing mind, and that they took delight therein. The word here rendred Contribution, properly signifieth Communication, which implyeth a mutual exchange, or entercourse between the givers and the receivers; the one Contributing Alms, the other Prayers and Intercessions to God. He speaks elsewhere of Communicating, concerning Giving and Receiving, Phil. 4.15.

Marginal references: 1 Cor. 16.1, 2.; Or, communication.; Or, the poor of the Saints.