Romans 15:25–16:5

25 Right now I am traveling to Jerusalemab to serve the saints,ac 26 because Macedoniaad and Achaiaae were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. 27 Yes, they were pleased, and indeed are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual benefits,af then they are obligated to minister to them in material needs. 28 So when I have finished this and safely delivered the fundsE to them,F,ag I will visit you on the way to Spain. 29 I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessingG of Christ.

30 Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit,ah to strive together with me in prayers to God on my behalf.ai 31 Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea,aj that my ministry toH Jerusalemak may be acceptable to the saints,al 32 and that, by God’s will,am I may come to you with joyan and be refreshed together with you.

33 May the God of peace be with all of you.ao Amen.

PAUL’S COMMENDATION OF PHOEBE

16 I commend to youap our sister Phoebe, who is a servantI of the church in Cenchreae.aq 2 So you should welcome her in the Lordar in a manner worthy of the saints and assist her in whatever matter she may require your help. For indeed she has been a benefactor of many—and of me also.

GREETING TO ROMAN CHRISTIANS

3 Give my greetings to Prisca* and Aquila,as my coworkers inat Christ Jesus,au 4 who risked their own necks for my life. Not only do I thank them, but so do all the Gentile churches. 5 Greet also the church that meets in their home.av Greet my dear friend Epaenetus, who is the first convertA,aw to Christ from Asia.B,ax