Romans 15:24 Meaning and Explanation
“Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul plans to visit Rome on his way to Spain, hoping for fellowship and their help to send him onward.
What Does Romans 15:24 Mean?
Paul lays out his travel plan. Rome is not his final goal but a station on the road to Spain, the far western edge of the known world. He intends to stop, enjoy their company, and be helped forward on his journey.
The phrasing is warm and humble. He longs first to 'be somewhat filled with your company' before being sent on — he comes not only to give but to be refreshed by them. And he hopes they will help speed him toward Spain. Even the great apostle leans on the fellowship and support of others. His westward dream reaches to the rim of the earth, yet he pursues it hand in hand with the church, giving and receiving along the way.
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What does Romans 15:24 mean?
Paul plans to visit Rome on his way to Spain, hoping for fellowship and their help to send him onward.