22 That’s also why I wasn’t able to come to see you Romans,[ref] 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 Spania next, I’m hoping to see you on my way, and then after spending time with you Romans, you’ll be able to send me on to my destination. 25 But for now, I’m going to Yerushalem (Jerusalem) to serve the believers there.[ref] 26 The believers in Makedonia and Akaia took pleasure in making a contribution for the poor people among the believers there in Yerushalem. 27 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 support them with material things.[ref] 28 So then, having done that, and having guaranteed heavenly rewards for them, I’ll go to Spania 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 (Jesus; Grk. Yesus) Messiah and by the spirit’s love, to strive along with me in praying to God for me—31 that I’ll escape from the schemes of those in Yehudah (Judea) who refuse to believe. Also pray that my service in Yerushalem 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, brothers and sisters. 33 May the God of peace be with all of you. May it be so.