Romans 15:32 “so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you…”

Romans 15:32

so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.

World English Bible

that I may come to you in joy through the will of God, and together with you, find rest.

American Standard Version

that I may come unto you in joy through the will of God, and together with you find rest.

Geneva Bible 1599

That I may come vnto you with ioy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.

Darby Translation

in order that I may come to you in joy by God's will, and that I may be refreshed with you.

Young's Literal Translation

that in joy I may come unto you, through the will of God, and may be refreshed with you,

Bible in Basic English

So that I may come to you in joy by the good pleasure of God, and have rest with you.

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Cross references

“I may”

Acts 27:1 Acts 27:41–43 Philippians 1:12–14 Romans 1:10–13 Romans 15:23 Romans 15:24

Acts 27:1 · BSB

When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment.

Acts 27:41–43 · BSB

But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves.

Philippians 1:12–14 · BSB

Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.

Romans 1:10–13 · BSB

in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you.

Romans 15:23 · BSB

But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you,

Romans 15:24 · BSB

I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.

“by the”

Acts 18:21 1 Corinthians 4:19 James 4:15

Acts 18:21 · BSB

But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.

1 Corinthians 4:19 · BSB

But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have.

James 4:15 · BSB

Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”

“and many”

1 Corinthians 16:18 2 Corinthians 7:13 Philemon 1:7 Philemon 1:20 2 Timothy 1:16 Proverbs 25:13

1 Corinthians 16:18 · BSB

For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.

2 Corinthians 7:13 · BSB

On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.

Philemon 1:7 · BSB

I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.

Philemon 1:20 · BSB

Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

2 Timothy 1:16 · BSB

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.

Proverbs 25:13 · BSB

Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

31Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,

33The God of peace be with all of you. Amen.

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