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Romans 15:28
28Having finished this therefore, and having sealed to them this fruit, I will set off by you into Spain.
Romans 15:28 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
- New International Version (NIV)So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this contribution, I will go to Spain and visit you on the way.
- English Standard Version (ESV)When therefore I have completed this and have delivered to them what has been collected, I will leave for Spain by way of you.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore, when I have performed this and have sealed to them this fruit, I shall go by way of you to Spain.
Context of Romans 15:28
26for Macedonia and Achaia have been well pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints who [are] in Jerusalem. 27They have been well pleased indeed, and they are their debtors; for if the nations have participated in their spiritual things, they ought also in fleshly to minister to them. Having finished this therefore, and having sealed to them this fruit, I will set off by you into Spain. 29But I know that, coming to you, I shall come in [the] fulness of [the] blessing of Christ. 30But I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in prayers for me to God;
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τοῦτο οὖν ἐπιτελέσας καὶ σφραγισάμενος αὐτοῖς τὸν καρπὸν τοῦτον ἀπελεύσομαι δι᾽ ὑμῶν εἰς Σπανίαν.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Romans 15:28
- Philippians 4:17Not that I seek gift, but I seek fruit abounding to your account.
- Colossians 1:6which are come to you, as [they are] in all the world, [and] are bearing fruit and growing, even as also among you, from the day ye heard [them] and knew indeed the grace of God, in truth:
- Romans 15:24whenever I should go to Spain; (for I hope to see you as I go through, and by you to be set forward thither, if first I shall have been in part filled with your company;)
- Proverbs 19:21Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.
- Lamentations 3:37Who is he that saith, and there cometh to pass, what the Lord hath not commanded?
- James 4:13Go to now, ye who say, To-day or to-morrow will we go into such a city and spend a year there, and traffic and make gain,
Commentaries on Romans 15:28
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 28When, therefore, I have performed this - Service, and have sealed - faithfully delivered up, to them this fruit, of the success of my ministry and of your conversion to God, I will come by you into Spain: this was in his desire; he had fully purposed it, if God should see meet to permit him; but it does not appear that he ever went. See Romans 15:24.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 28Have sealed to them - That is, have “secured it” to them. To seal an instrument of writing, a contract, deed, etc. is to “authenticate it,” to make it “sure.” In this sense it is used here. Paul was going himself to see that it was placed “securely” in their hands. This fruit - This result of the liberality of the Gentile churches - the fruit which their benevolence had produced. I will come - This was Paul‘s full purpose; but it is not clear that he…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22-29Verses 22-29 The apostle sought the things of Christ more than his own will, and would not leave his work of planting churches to go to Rome. It concerns all to do that first which is most needful. We must not take it ill if our friends prefer work which is pleasing to God, before visits and compliments, which may please us. It is justly expected from all Christians, that they should promote every good work, especially that blessed work, the conversion of…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25-28I 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).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 28-2928-29. When therefore I have ... sealed--that is, delivered over safely to them this fruit--of the faith and love of the Gentile converts I will come--"come back," or "return" by you into Spain--(See on Ro 15:24).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Romans 15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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