22 [ref]That’s also why I wasn’t able to come to see you all, 23 but now I no longer have a role in those regions. I’ve been wanting to come there for many years now—24 whenever I’m able to go to Spain next I’m hoping to see you on my way, and then after spending time with you all, you’ll be able to send me on to my destination. 25 [ref]But for now, I’m going to Yerusalem to serve the believers there. 26 The believers in Macedonia and Achaia took pleasure in making a contribution for the poor people among the believers there in Yerusalem. 27 [ref]They took pleasure but they’re also in debt to them, because if the non-Jews have shared in Jewish spiritual things, then they should also minister to them with material things. 28 So then, having done that and having guaranteed heavenly rewards for them, I will go to Spain by way of your place, 29 and I know that when I come, I’ll come bearing Messiah’s full blessing.

30 So brothers and sisters, I’m urging you by our master Yeshua Messiah and by the love of the spirit, to contend along with me in praying to God for me 31 that I will escape from the schemes of those in Yudea who refuse to believe. Also pray that my ministry in Yerusalem would be acceptable to the believers there 32 so that by God’s will, I can happily come to your place and be refreshed there with you all. 33 May the God of peace be with all of you. May it be so.