22 For this reason aI have often been prevented from coming to you;

23 but now, with no further place for me in these regions, and since I ahave had for many years a longing to come to you

24 whenever I ago to Spain—for I hope to see you in passing, and to be bhelped on my way there by you, when I have first cenjoyed your company 1for a while—

25 but now, aI am going to Jerusalem bserving the 1saints.

26 For aMacedonia and bAchaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the 1saints in Jerusalem.

27 Yes, they were pleased to do so, and they are indebted to them. For aif the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them also in material things.

28 Therefore, when I have finished this, and ahave 1put my seal on this fruit of theirs, I will bgo on by way of you to Spain.

29 I know that when aI come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

30 Now I urge you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by athe love of the Spirit, to bstrive together with me in your prayers to God for me,

31 that I may be arescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my bservice for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the 1csaints;

32 so that aI may come to you in joy by bthe will of God and find refreshing rest in your company.

33 Now athe God of peace be with you all. Amen.