27. They were happy to do this, and really they owe it to them. These who are not Jews have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings, so they should use their material possessions to help the Jews.
28. 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.
29. I know that when I come to you I will bring Christ’s full blessing.
30. Brothers and sisters, I beg you to help me in my work by praying to God for me. 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 nonbelievers in Judea and 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 with joy, and together you and I will have a time of rest.
33. The God who gives peace be with you all. Amen.