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Romans 15:28

What does Romans 15:28 mean?

A plain-English look at Romans 15:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Romans 15:28 means

Paul intends to finish this mission—“seal” the fruit by delivering the gift securely to Jerusalem—and then travel on to Spain, stopping by Rome. “Sealing” suggests bringing the collection to its intended end so that its benefits are confirmed. He will not leave a task half-done. Once the service is complete, he will resume the pioneer trajectory. Rome is envisioned as a partner and refreshment point on the way to the next field. Paul’s planning reflects both diligence in present duties and boldness for future opportunities.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you unto Spain.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you unto Spain.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So when I have done this, and have given them this fruit of love, I will go on by you into Spain.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

This, then, having finished, and having sealed to them this fruit, I will return through you, to Spain;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

When therefore I shall have accomplished this and consigned to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Having finished this therefore, and having sealed to them this fruit, I will set off by you into Spain.

Context

After presenting the rationale for the collection (v.27), Paul outlines the sequence (v.28): complete the delivery, then head for Spain via Rome. Verse 29 will express confidence that his visit will be marked by Christ’s blessing. The narrative keeps the Romans informed and engaged, framing his arrival as part of a broader mission rather than a mere social call.

v.27Yea, it hath been their good pleasure; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, they owe it to them also to minister unto them in carnal things.

v.28This passage

v.29And I know that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of Christ.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Lamentations 3:37

    Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?

  • Romans 15:24

    whensoever I go unto Spain (for I hope to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first in some measure I shall have been satisfied with your company)—

  • Colossians 1:6

    which is come unto you; even as it is also in all the world bearing fruit and increasing, as it doth in you also, since the day ye heard and knew the grace of God in truth;

  • James 4:13

    Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and get gain:

  • Proverbs 19:21

    There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

  • Philippians 4:17

    Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.

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