Romans 15:22-29

The Voice

²² Because of many issues, I have not been able to visit you in the city of Rome. ²³ But my time to serve those here is coming to an end, there’s no room left for me in this region, and I have longed to come to you for many years. So I plan to visit you ²⁴ on my journey to Spain. I am hoping that I will not only see you face-to-face, but that you will assist me in the journey west after I have enjoyed our time together. ²⁵ But right now I must make the journey to Jerusalem to serve the saints there. ²⁶ Those in Macedonia and Achaia decided it was a good idea to share their funds to help the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. ²⁷ I must tell you that they were thrilled to be able to help. They realize that they are indebted to the believers in Jerusalem. If the nations share in the Jews’ spiritual goods, then it’s only right that they minister back to them in material goods. ²⁸ When this work is complete and the funds we’ve collected are delivered, I will make my way to Spain through your grand city of Rome and enjoy some of your hospitality. ²⁹ I’m sure that when I come to you I will come as a blessing and as one fully blessed by the Anointed One.