Romans 15:32

"that I may be delivered from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,"

Key Reflection

Paul expresses his desire to be freed from those in Judea who are disobedient, a reference to the challenges he faced as he sought to establish and maintain the faith among Jewish Christians there. His goal is for his missionary work on behalf of Jerusalem, aimed at supporting the early Christian community, to be seen as acceptable by fellow believers (the saints), highlighting the importance of unity and mutual respect within the growing church.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 32. That I may come unto you. That I may not be impeded in my intended journey by opposition in Judea. With joy. Joy to myself in being permitted to come and producing joy to you by my presence. By the will of God. If God will; If God permit. After all his desires, and all their prayers, it still depended on the will of God; and to that the apostle was desirous to submit. This should be the end of our most ardent desires, and this the object of all our prayers, that the will of God should be done. Comp. Jas 4:14,15. Paul did go by the will of God; but he went in bonds. And be refreshed. Greek, May find rest or solace with you.

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