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Romans 15:24

King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 15:24

Verse 24 of 33

Scripture focus

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].

Romans 15:24 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 15:24

Theological / Devotional

Spain. There is no conclusive evidence, Biblical or historical, that Paul ever succeeded in reaching Spain. See p. 101.

I will come to you. Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 10) the omission of this clause, thus leaving the sentence somewhat incomplete but the sense unchanged. The same intention is expressed in v. 28.

To be brought on my way. Paul hoped that the Roman Christians would do all in their power to prosper his journey into Spain. Perhaps he felt that he might receive from them the same kindness and respect as from other churches that had sent companions to escort him on his journey (see Acts 15:3; 21:5; 1 Cor. 16:6, 11; 2 Cor. 1:16; Titus 3:13 ; 3 John 6). This ancient demonstration of hospitality is common in the Orient today.

Filled with your company. The clause reads literally, “If of you first in a measure I might be filled.” Paul desired to enjoy the company of the Roman Christians, but only briefly, so that he might hurry on to Spain.

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