Romans 15:18-33 ▼

18 for I will not offer to mention any thing, but what Christ has wrought by me, to make the Gentiles christians, both in profession and practice:

19 by virtue of the miracles and prodigies wrought by the power of the divine spirit; so that from Jerusalem, and the neighbouring country, quite to Illyricum,

20 I have effectually preached the gospel of Christ: yet so as studiously to avoid preaching it where Christ was owned, lest I should build upon another man's foundation; for,

21 as it is written, "they to whom he was not mentioned, shall see: and they that have not heard, shall understand."

22 This has chiefly hindred me from coming to you.

23 but now there being no further occasion for me in these parts, and having had a great desire these many years to visit you;

24 when I take my journey into Spain, I hope to see you in my way, and be forwarded by you to that place, after having for some time enjoy'd the pleasure of your company.

25 but now I am going to Jerusalem, to distribute charity to the converts.

26 for those of Macedonia and Achaia, have thought fit to make a contribution for the poor converts at Jerusalem.

27 they have thought fit, I say, and they owed them as much, for if the Gentiles have participated of their spirituals, they are bound on their side to minister to them in their temporals.

28 when I have dispatch'd this affair, and have secur'd to them this collection, I will come to you in my way to Spain.

29 and I know that when I do come, I shall come charged with the blessings of Christ.

30 in the mean time, I conjure you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the spirit, that you join with me in earnest prayers to God for me;

31 that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea; and that the charitable service which I am employed about, for the converts at Jerusalem, may be acceptable to them:

32 that by the will of God we may meet with joy, and rest together in peace.

33 now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.