Romans 15:28

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 are pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. 27For they were pleased to do this, and indeed they are indebted to the Jerusalem saints. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are obligated also to minister to them in material things. Therefore after I have completed this and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set out for Spain by way of you, 29and I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of Christ’s blessing. 30Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to join fervently with me in prayer to God on my behalf.

Romans 15:28 word by word

τοῦτο οὖν ἐπιτελέσας καὶ σφραγισάμενος αὐτοῖς τὸν καρπὸν τοῦτον ἀπελεύσομαι δι᾽ ὑμῶν εἰς Σπανίαν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Whenἐπιτελέωepiteleō · to completeG2005
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• have sealedσφραγίζωsphragizō · to sealG4972
• to themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• fruitὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• fruitκαρπόςkarpos · fruitG2590
• I will comeἀπέρχομαιaperchomai · to go awayG565
• byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• youσύsu · youG4771
• intoεἰςeis · towardG1519
• SpainΣπανίαSpania · SpainG4681

Cross-references for Romans 15:28

• Philippians 4:17I do not say this because I am seeking a gift. Rather, I seek the credit that abounds to your account.
• Colossians 1:6that has come to you. Just as in the entire world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, so it has also been bearing fruit and growing among you from the first day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth.
• Romans 15:24when I go to Spain. For I hope to visit you when I pass through and that you will help me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while.
• Proverbs 19:21There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.
• Lamentations 3:37Whose command was ever fulfilled unless the Lord decreed it?
• James 4:13Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into this or that town and spend a year there and do business and make a profit.”

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