so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
Parallel translations
- WEB that I may come to you in joy through the will of God, and together with you, find rest.
- KJV That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.
- NKJV that I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you.
- NASB so that I may come to you in joy by the will of God and relax in your company.
- NLT Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other.
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Quick answer
Paul prays that, God willing, he may come to them with joy and find refreshment in their company. He looks forward to mutual rest and gladness in fellowship.
Overview
Paul's hope is that, by God's will, his Jerusalem mission will end well and he will reach Rome joyfully, to be refreshed among the believers. The phrase 'through the will of God' shows his submission to divine providence over his plans. The longing for shared rest underscores the warmth of Christian fellowship as a source of mutual encouragement and renewal.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 17
- 1 Cor 16:18For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
- Phlm 1:20Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
- Phlm 1:7I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
- Acts 18:21But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.
- 2 Cor 7:13On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
- 2 Tim 1:16May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
- Acts 27:41–43But the vessel struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves.
- 1 Cor 4:19But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.
- Rom 15:23–24But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you,
- Jas 4:15Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”
- Prov 25:13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
- Acts 27:1When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment.
- Acts 28:15–16The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.
- Acts 28:30–31Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.
- Phil 1:12–14Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.
- Rom 1:10–13in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you.
- 1 Th 3:6–10But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
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