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Romans 15:29

What does Romans 15:29 mean?

A plain-English look at Romans 15:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Romans 15:29 means

Paul is confident that when he comes to Rome, he will arrive in the fullness of the blessing of Christ. He expects his visit to be spiritually rich, not merely logistical. Christ’s presence and favor will mark their fellowship and partnership. This confidence rests not in smooth circumstances but in the Lord’s faithfulness to bless gospel endeavors. Anticipating mutual encouragement, Paul believes their time together will overflow with grace that strengthens both his mission and their ministry in Rome.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And I am certain that when I come, I will be full of the blessing of Christ.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and I have known that coming unto you--in the fulness of the blessing of the good news of Christ I shall come.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And I know that when I come to you I shall come in the abundance of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But I know that, coming to you, I shall come in [the] fulness of [the] blessing of Christ.

Context

Having stated his plan to come after completing the collection (v.28), Paul now expresses assurance about the quality of that visit (v.29): it will be full of Christ’s blessing. With that hope set, he turns in verses 30–32 to ask for earnest prayer, recognizing obstacles ahead in Jerusalem and on the journey. The flow couples confident expectation with humble dependence on the prayers of the saints.

v.28When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you unto Spain.

v.29This passage

v.30Now I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;

Cross references

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

  • Ephesians 1:3

    Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ:

  • Ephesians 3:8

    Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, was this grace given, to preach unto the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

  • Romans 1:10

    making request, if by any means now at length I may be prospered by the will of God to come unto you.

  • Psalms 16:11

    Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

  • Ezekiel 34:26

    And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in its season; there shall be showers of blessing.

  • Ephesians 3:19

    and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that ye may be filled unto all the fulness of God.

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