²⁶The believers in Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to take an offering for those who were poor among God’s people in Jerusalem. ²⁷They were happy to do it. And of course they owe it to them. Those who aren’t Jews have shared from the Jews’ spiritual blessings. So the non-Jews should share their earthly blessings with the Jews.

²⁸I want to finish my task. I want to make sure that the poor in Jerusalem have received the offering. Then I will go to Spain. On my way I will visit you. ²⁹I know that when I come to you, I will come with the full blessing of Christ.

³⁰Brothers and sisters, I am asking you through the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. Pray for me with the love the Holy Spirit provides. ³¹Pray that I will be saved from those in Judea who do not believe. Pray that my work in Jerusalem will be accepted by God’s people there. ³²Then, as God has planned, I will come to you with joy. Together we will be renewed.

³³May the God who gives peace be with you all. Amen.

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