Romans 15:28

Translations

Modern

So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you.

Traditional

When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

Literal

Therefore, having completed this, and having sealed this fruit to them, I will depart through you to Spain.

Latin

Hoc igitur cum consummavero, et assignavero eis fructum hunc, per vos proficiscar in Hispaniam.

Original

Greek

English

So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you.

Notes

Romans 15:25–28

I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there: During his third mission journey, Paul gathered donations from the Gentile churches. This was to help the Christians in Jerusalem and to unite the two groups of the first-century AD church (see also 1 Corinthians 16:1–2; 2 Corinthians 8–9).

Romans 15:14–16:27

This final section includes elements often found at the end of New Testament letters:

a discussion of travel plans (15:14–29),
requests for prayer (15:30–33),
references to ministry partners (16:1–2, 21–23),
greetings (16:3–16), and
a short hymn of praise (16:25–27).

Only the warning about false teachers is a non-standard feature in this conclusion (16:17–19).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

Philippians 4:17
Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
Romans 15:24
I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.
Colossians 1:6
…that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.
Proverbs 19:21
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
Lamentations 3:37
Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it?
James 4:13–15
Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.”

Parallels

1 Corinthians 16:5–9

Places

Spain: Country Paul intended to visit to preach gospel

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Illyricum Letter to the Romans Paul the Apostle Saints Spain

Topics

Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Seal of Certainty of Divine Approval Spain: Paul Plans to Visit

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