Romans 15:22-33

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.

30Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in prayers to God on my behalf.

31Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,

32and that, by God’s will, I may come to you with joy and be refreshed together with you.

33May the God of peace be with all of you. Amen.