23. But now that I have finished my work in these regions and since I have been wanting for so many years to come to see you,
24. I hope to do so now. I would like to see you on my way to Spain, and be helped by you to go there, after I have enjoyed visiting you for a while.
25. Just now, however, I am going to Jerusalem in the service of God's people there.
26. For the churches in Macedonia and Achaia have freely decided to give an offering to help the poor among God's people in Jerusalem.