Romans 15:32 Meaning and Explanation
“That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul's final prayer request is that, God willing, he may come to them with joy and find rest among them.
What Does Romans 15:32 Mean?
The chain of requests reaches its happy end. If God delivers him in Judea and his service is received, then Paul may come to Rome 'with joy' and be 'refreshed' in their company.
Two phrases stand out. Everything hinges on 'the will of God' — Paul submits even his cherished plans to God's good pleasure, holding them with open hands. And he looks forward to being 'refreshed,' mutually renewed by the fellowship of believers. Even the great apostle needs the rest that comes from time among God's people. His hope is not merely to arrive but to arrive in joy and to be restored. Fellowship in Christ is itself a refreshing of the soul, sought and savored.
Romans 15:32 in the Original Language
sunanapauomai (συναναπαύομαι), 'refreshed' -- to rest together with, to find renewal in another's company.
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What does Romans 15:32 mean?
Paul's final prayer request is that, God willing, he may come to them with joy and find rest among them.