As soon as I have delivered this money and completed this good deed of theirs, I will come to see you on my way to Spain.
Parallel translations
- WEB When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by way of you to Spain.
- KJV When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
- BSB So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you.
- NKJV Therefore, when I have performed this and have sealed to them this fruit, I shall go by way of you to Spain.
- NASB Therefore, when I have finished this, and have put my seal on this fruit of theirs, I will go on by way of you to Spain.
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Quick answer
After delivering this gift safely, Paul intends to set out for Spain by way of Rome. The collection is the last task before his westward journey.
Overview
Paul reaffirms his plan: once he has 'sealed' (faithfully delivered) the collection to Jerusalem, he will travel to Spain, passing through Rome on the way. The careful language of completing and securing the gift shows how seriously he took this trust. His itinerary reveals a heart set on both caring for present believers and reaching new regions with the gospel.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Phil 4:17Not that I seek for the gift, but I seek for the fruit that increases to your account.
- Rom 15:24whenever I travel to Spain, I will come to you. For I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while.
- Col 1:6which has come to you; even as it is in all the world and is bearing fruit and growing, as it does in you also, since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth;
- Prov 19:21There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.
- Lam 3:37Who is he who says, and it comes to pass, when the Lord doesn’t command it?
- Jas 4:13–15Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow let’s go into this city, and spend a year there, trade, and make a profit.”
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