When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
So once I finish this task and make sure they get what's rightfully theirs, I'm planning to swing by and see you on my way to Spain.
Paul's making travel plans, but first, he's got to handle his business and keep his promises.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul was actively involved in missionary work and had organized a collection of funds from Gentile churches in places like Corinth to support the poor Jewish Christians in Jerusalem. After completing this task and ensuring the delivery of this aid, Paul expressed his intention to visit the church in Rome as part of his broader plan to spread the gospel to unreached areas like Spain. This reflects Paul's strategic approach to building up the early church across the Roman Empire.
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