Romans 15:31

that. may be delivered from them that are disobedient in Judaea, and that my ministration which. have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints;

'that. may be delivered' -Paul had some specific "requests". Paul knew the "den of lions" that he faced in Judaea. Judaea was filled with unbelieving Jews that hated him (Acts 21:20 ff.

'The highest courage is to know that something perilous awaits us and still to go on.' (Barclay p. 225)

When one conscientiously undertakes. task, knowing beforehand there are some things difficult, even unpleasant, but does so anyway because it needs to be done, he is. hero.

'may be acceptable to the saints' -'Did Paul have reason to believe the contribution might not be well received?' (McGuiggan p. 437) How would Jewish Christians handle. gift from Gentile Christians? In fact, some of the Jewish Christians weren't sure about Paul's teaching, they had heard some misinformation (Acts 21:20).