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Romans 15:28
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I am going to Jerusalem to make sure the poor get this money that has been given for them. After I finish that, I will leave for Spain and stop to visit you on the way.
When therefore I have completed this, and have delivered to them what has been raised, I shall go on by way of you to Spain;
When I have performed this and have brought them this frute sealed. I will come backe agayne by you into Spayne.
When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you to Spain.
So when I have completed this task and have put my seal on this contribution of theirs, I will visit you on my way to Spain.Philippians 4:17;">[xr]
Therefore, when I have finished this, and have put my seal on this fruit of theirs, I will go on by way of you to Spain.
After I am sure the poor in Jerusalem get the money that has been given for them, I will leave for Spain and stop and visit you.
When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you to Spain.
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go by you into Spain.
When therefore I have completed this and have delivered to them what has been collected, I will leave for Spain by way of you.
When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you to Spain.
When therefore I have performed this, and sealed to them this fruit, I will go by you into Spain.
So after discharging this duty, and making sure that these kind gifts reach those for whom they are intended, I shall start for Spain, passing through Rome on my way there;
Therfor whanne Y haue endid this thing, and haue asigned to hem this fruyt, Y schal passe bi you in to Spayne.
When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you unto Spain.
So after I have completed this service and safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you.
After I have safely delivered this money, I will visit you and then go on to Spain.
Therefore, when I have finished this [mission] and have safely given to them what has been raised, I will go on by way of you to Spain.
When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you unto Spain.
So when I have done this, and have given them this fruit of love, I will go on by you into Spain.
So when I have finished this task and made certain that they have received this fruit, I will leave for Spain and visit you on my way there;
Having finished this therefore, and having sealed to them this fruit, I will set off by you into Spain.
This, then, when I have accomplished, and have sealed to them this fruit, I (intend to) pass by you into Ispania.
When therefore, I shall have accomplished this, and shall have sealed to them this fruit, I will pass by you into Spain.
When therefore I haue performed this, and hane sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spaine.
I will hand this gift of money to them. Then I will stop to see you on my way to the country of Spain.
So, when I have completed this, and have delivered to them what has been collected, I will set out by way of you to Spain;
When I haue therefore performed this, and haue sealed them this fruite, I will passe by you into Spaine.
When, therefore, I have accomplished this and have finished distributing to them this kind of help, I will cross over toward you on my way to Spain.
This, then, having completed, and sealed unto them this fruit, I will come back by you unto Spain: -
When therefore I shall have accomplished this and consigned to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
When I haue perfourmed this, and haue sealed to the this fruite, I wyll come by you into Spayne.
When I have finished this task and have turned over to them all the money that has been raised for them, I shall leave for Spain and visit you on my way there.
So when I have finished this and safely delivered the funds to them, I will visit you on the way to Spain.
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
Therefore, after I have accomplished this and sealed this fruit for delivery to them, I will depart by way of you for Spain,
Then completing and having sealed this fruit to them, I will go through you into Spain.
This, then, having finished, and having sealed to them this fruit, I will return through you, to Spain;
Now whan I haue perfourmed this, and haue broughte the this frute sealed, I wil take my iourney by you in to Spayne.
when I have dispatch'd this affair, and have secur'd to them this collection, I will come to you in my way to Spain.
Therefore after I have completed this and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set out for Spain by way of you,
Therefore, when I have performed this and have sealed to them this fruit, I shall go by way of you to Spain.
When I'm done paying it forward, I'm coming your way.
Therefore, when I have finished this, and have put my seal on this fruit of theirs, I will go on by way of you to Spain.
Therefore, when I have completed this and have put my seal on this fruit of theirs, I will go on by way of you to Spain.
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and: Philippians 4:17, Colossians 1:6
I will: Romans 15:24, Proverbs 19:21, Lamentations 3:37, James 4:13-15
Reciprocal: Job 33:16 - sealeth Song of Solomon 4:16 - Let Isaiah 19:21 - and shall Ezekiel 28:12 - Thou sealest Acts 25:12 - unto Caesar shalt Philippians 1:11 - filled Philippians 2:24 - General Titus 3:14 - that Hebrews 13:23 - I will
Gill's Notes on the Bible
When therefore I have performed this,.... Meaning when he had dispatched that business, and finished that affair which the Macedonian and Achaian churches had entreated him to engage in, and which he had undertook; namely, to take their collection, and carry it to Jerusalem, and distribute it among the poor saints there; and which he expresses by another phrase,
and have sealed to them this fruit. The liberality of the Gentile churches is called fruit, as it may be on many accounts; as with respect to the apostle, it was the fruit of his ministry and laborious preaching of the Gospel among them; he had been sowing the seed of the word, and planting churches in these parts; and among other fruits brought forth hereby, as the conversion of sinners, and edification of saints, the exercise of grace, and performance of good works, this of liberality to the poor saints was one: with respect to the persons, the objects of this bounty, it was the fruit of their spiritual things, which the Gentiles, by their means, had been partakers of; and would be as fruit, useful and profitable to them, to relieve their wants, supply them with necessaries, and make their lives more comfortable: and also with respect to the contributors, it was the fruit of the Spirit of God, and his grace in them; it was the fruit of faith, which works by love; and it was the fruit of their love to Christ, and to his saints; and was profitable to them in things temporal, spiritual, and eternal; promises of each being made and performed to such that sow liberally and bountifully. Now the ministration of this to the poor saints at Jerusalem, and on the behalf of the Grecian churches, the apostle calls a "sealing" it to them; and it is thought to be an allusion to the delivery of money sealed up, that it may not be lost, nor made use of for any other purpose than that for which it was designed: whether the apostle carried this collection sealed or not, it matters not; his sense is, that he should deliver it whole and safe unto them, and in such manner as to leave no suspicion that he had converted any part of it to his own use; though the word here used seems to answer to the Hebrew חתם, which, with the Jews, frequently signifies to conclude, "finish", and make an end of anything, as well as to "seal"; the sealing up of letters being the last and finishing part of them. Innumerable instances might be given; take the following one as a proof d:
"we find in the former prophets, שהיו חותמין, "that they sealed", or ended their words with words of praise, or with words of consolation Says R. Eliezer, except Jeremiah, שחתם, "who sealed", or finished with words of reproof.''
So the word is used in Daniel 9:24, and then the apostle's plain meaning is, when I have made an end of this affair, have finished this business of ministering and distributing to the poor saints at Jerusalem,
I will come by you into Spain. The Ethiopic version reads it, "Lasitania", designing, no doubt, Lusitania, which was formerly a part of Spain, now called Portugal. Whether the apostle ever was there is not certain nor very probable, since when he came to Jerusalem he was apprehended, and after sometime sent a prisoner to Rome, where he suffered; however, it was his intention to go to Spain, and to take Rome in his way thither.
d T. Hieros. Beracot, fol. 8. 4.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Have sealed to them - That is, have “secured it” to them. To seal an instrument of writing, a contract, deed, etc. is to “authenticate it,” to make it “sure.” In this sense it is used here. Paul was going himself to see that it was placed “securely” in their hands.
This fruit - This result of the liberality of the Gentile churches - the fruit which their benevolence had produced.
I will come ... - This was Paul’s full purpose; but it is not clear that he ever accomplished it; Note, Romans 15:24.
By you - Taking Rome in my way.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 28. When, therefore, I have performed this — Service, and have sealed-faithfully delivered up, to them this fruit, of the success of my ministry and of your conversion to God, I will come by you into Spain: this was in his desire; he had fully purposed it, if God should see meet to permit him; but it does not appear that he ever went. See Romans 15:24.
