Romans 15:22-29

New International Reader's Version

²² That’s why I have often been kept from coming to you.

Paul Plans to Visit Rome

²³ Now there is no more place for me to work in those areas. For many years I have wanted to visit you. ²⁴ So I plan to see you when I go to Spain. I hope to visit you while I am passing through. And I hope you will help me on my journey there. But first I want to enjoy being with you for a while. ²⁵ Now I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the Lord’s people there. ²⁶ The believers in Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to take an offering. It was for those who were poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem. ²⁷ They were happy to do it. And of course they owe it to them. The Gentiles have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings. So the Gentiles should share their earthly blessings with the Jews. ²⁸ I want to finish my task. I want to make sure that the poor in Jerusalem have received this offering. Then I will go to Spain. On my way I will visit you. ²⁹ I know that when I come to you, I will come with the full blessing of Christ.