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.
29. I know that when I come to you, I will bring Christ’s full blessing.
30. Brothers, I beg you to help me in my work by praying for me to God. Do this because of our Lord Jesus and the love that the Holy Spirit gives us.
31. Pray that I will be saved from the non-believers in Judea. And pray that this help I bring to Jerusalem will please God’s people there.
32. Then, if God wants me to, I will come to you. I will come with joy, and together you and I will have a time of rest.