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23 But now there is nothing more to keep me[a] in these regions, and I have for many years desired[b] to come to you 24 when I go to Spain. For I hope to visit you when I pass through and that you will help me[c] on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while.

25 But now I go to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 15:23 tn Grk “now no longer having a place…I have.”
  2. Romans 15:23 tn Grk “but having a desire…for many years.”
  3. Romans 15:24 tn Grk “and to be helped by you.” The passive construction was changed to an active one in the translation.

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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