Romans 15:24

I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul writes to the Roman believers while concluding his letter, having finished his work in the eastern Mediterranean and preparing to depart for Jerusalem. He addresses them at a moment of transition, when his missionary field is closed and his travel itinerary is being finalized.

The words — The phrase ὡς ἂν πορευώμενος εἰς Σπανίαν (hōs an poreuōmai eis Spanian) translates literally as "whenever I may be going to Spain." The verb ἐλεύσομαι (eleusomai) means "I will come," establishing the visit as a conditional future event rather than a fixed appointment.

The thread — This itinerary directly fulfills his later statement that he will set off for Spain after safely delivering the collection to Jerusalem (Romans 15:28). The pattern of church-sent travel and reciprocal encouragement also aligns with his instructions in Acts 15:3 and his stated desire for mutual faith-building in Romans 1:12.

Why it lands — The text states that Paul expects the Roman church to host him temporarily and provide logistical or financial support for his onward journey. It requires readers to assess whether they will actively resource and facilitate gospel advancement rather than treating missionary travel as a purely individual endeavor.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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.

Cross-references

Romans 15:28 So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you.
Romans 1:12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.
Acts 15:3 Sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, recounting the conversion of the Gentiles and bringing great joy to all the brothers.
Acts 19:21 After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”
Acts 21:5 But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us.
1 Corinthians 16:5 After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 1:16 I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea.
3 John 1:6 They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.