22. That is why many times I was stopped from coming to you.
23. Now I have finished my work here. Since for many years I have wanted to come to you,
24. I hope to visit you on my way to Spain. I will enjoy being with you, and you can help me on my trip.
25. Now I am going to Jerusalem to help God’s people.
26. The believers in Macedonia and Southern Greece were happy to give their money to help the poor among God’s people at Jerusalem.
27. They were happy to do this, and really they owe it to them. These non-Jews have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings. So they should use their material possessions to help the Jews.
28. I must be sure that the poor in Jerusalem get the money that has been given for them. After I do this, I will leave for Spain and stop and visit you.