Romans 15:14-29

14My brothers and sisters, I myself am convinced about you that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

15Nevertheless, I have written to remind you more boldly on some points because of the grace given me by God

16to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, serving as a priest of the gospel of God. God’s purpose is that the Gentiles may be an acceptable offering, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

17Therefore I have reason to boast in Christ Jesus regarding what pertains to God.

18For I would not dare say anything except what Christ has accomplished through me by word and deed for the obedience of the Gentiles,

19by the power of miraculous signs and wonders, and by the power of God’s Spirit. As a result, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum.

20My aim is to preach the gospel where Christ has not been named, so that I will not build on someone else’s foundation,

21but, as it is written, Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.

22That is why I have been prevented many times from coming to you.

23But now I no longer have any work to do in these regions, and I have strongly desired for many years to come to you

24whenever I travel to Spain. For I hope to see you when I pass through and to be assisted by you for my journey there, once I have first enjoyed your company for a while.

25Right now I am traveling to Jerusalem to serve the saints,

26because Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

27Yes, they were pleased, and indeed are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual benefits, then they are obligated to minister to them in material needs.

28So when I have finished this and safely delivered the funds to them, I will visit you on the way to Spain.

29I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.