23 But now I no longer have any work to do in these provinces,[a] and I have strongly desired for many years to come to you(A) 24 whenever I travel to Spain.[b] For I hope to see you when I pass through, and to be assisted by you for my journey there,(B) once I have first enjoyed your company(C) for a while. 25 Right now I am traveling to Jerusalem(D) to serve the saints,(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 15:23 Lit now, having no longer a place in these parts
  2. Romans 15:24 Other mss add I will come to you.

Paul’s Plan to Visit Rome

23 But now that there is no more place for me to work in these regions, and since I have been longing for many years to visit you,(A) 24 I plan to do so when I go to Spain.(B) I hope to see you while passing through and to have you assist(C) me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while. 25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem(D) in the service(E) of the Lord’s people(F) there.

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