Romans 15:28
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
American King James Version (AKJV)
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
American Standard Version (ASV)
When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you unto Spain.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
So when I have done this, and have given them this fruit of love, I will go on by you into Spain.
Webster's Revision
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go by you into Spain.
World English Bible
When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by way of you to Spain.
English Revised Version (ERV)
When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you unto Spain.
Clarke's Romans 15:28 Bible Commentary
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.
Barnes's Romans 15:28 Bible Commentary
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.
Wesley's Romans 15:28 Bible Commentary
15:28 When I have sealed to them this fruit - When I have safely delivered to them, as under seal, this fruit of their brethren's love. I will go by you into Spain - Such was his design; but it does not appear that Paul went into Spain.There are often holy purposes in the minds of good men, which are overruled by the providence of God so as never to take effect. And yet they are precious in the sight of God.
