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22 This is the reason why I have been many times prevented from coming to you. 23 But now since I have no place in these countries, and as I have been desirous for many years past to come to you, 24 When I leave for Spain, I hope to come to see you: and I hope that you will escort me thence after I have more or less fully enjoyed my visit. 25 But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. 26 For the brethren in Mac-e-do’ni-a and A-cha’ia have been pleased to take part in helping the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. 27 They have been eager to do it, because they are indebted to them, for if the Gentiles have been made partakers with them, of their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them in material things. 28 When, therefore, I have accomplished this and have finished distributing to them this kind of help, I will cross over toward you on my way to Spain. 29 I know that, when I come to you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. 30 Now, I beseech you, my brethren, by our LORD Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you should strive together with me in your prayer to God for me; 31 That I may be delivered from those who are disobedient in Judæa; and that the assistance which I carry to the saints in Jerusalem may be well accepted. 32 So that I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed. 33 Now may the God of peace be with you all. Amen. Romans 15:22-33, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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