Bible Strands
Romans 15:32
so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Roman believers while concluding his request for prayer regarding his upcoming journey to Jerusalem.
The words — The conjunction ἵνα (ina) introduces a purpose clause meaning "so that," while θελήματος (thelēmatos) literally renders "will," framing the visit as contingent on divine direction.
The thread — The pattern of a God-ordained journey producing mutual refreshment appears in 1 Corinthians 16:18, Acts 18:21, and 2 Corinthians 7:13.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to acknowledge that travel plans and communal fellowship depend on God’s sovereign permission rather than human strategy alone.
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The Greek words
King James Version
That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.
Cross-references
- 1 Corinthians 16:18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
- Acts 18:21 But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.
- 2 Corinthians 7:13 On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.
- Philemon 1:7 I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
- Philemon 1:20 Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
- 2 Timothy 1:16 May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
- Proverbs 25:13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
- Acts 27:1 When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment.
- Acts 27:41 But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves.
- Acts 28:15 The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.