Romans 15:22-29

22In fact, my visit to you has been delayed so long because I have been preaching in these places.

23But now I have finished my work in these regions, and after all these long years of waiting, I am eager to visit you.

24I am planning to go to Spain, and when I do, I will stop off in Rome. And after I have enjoyed your fellowship for a little while, you can provide for my journey.

25But before I come, I must go to Jerusalem to take a gift to the believers there.

26For you see, the believers in Macedonia and Achaia have eagerly taken up an offering for the poor among the believers in Jerusalem.

27They were glad to do this because they feel they owe a real debt to them. Since the Gentiles received the spiritual blessings of the Good News from the believers in Jerusalem, they feel the least they can do in return is to help them financially.

28As soon as I have delivered this money and completed this good deed of theirs, I will come to see you on my way to Spain.

29And I am sure that when I come, Christ will richly bless our time together.