Romans 15:32 Cross References

Romans 15:32

32: Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a happy heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other.

So he left, saying, "I will come back later, God willing." Then he set sail from Ephesus.

They have been a wonderful encouragement to me, as they have been to you, too. You must give proper honor to all who serve so well.

We have been encouraged by this. In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was at the way you welcomed him and set his mind at ease.

I myself have gained much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because your kindness has so often refreshed the hearts of God's people.

Yes, dear brother, please do me this favor for the Lord's sake. Give me this encouragement in Christ.

May the Lord show special kindness to Onesiphorus and all his family because he often visited and encouraged me. He was never ashamed of me because I was in prison.

When the time came, we set sail for Italy. Paul and several other prisoners were placed in the custody of an army officer named Julius, a captain of the Imperial Regiment.

But now I have finished my work in these regions, and after all these long years of waiting, I am eager to visit you.
I am planning to go to Spain, and when I do, I will stop off in Rome. And after I have enjoyed your fellowship for a little while, you can send me on my way again.

Now Timothy has just returned, bringing the good news that your faith and love are as strong as ever. He reports that you remember our visit with joy and that you want to see us just as much as we want to see you.
So we have been greatly comforted, dear brothers and sisters, in all of our own crushing troubles and suffering, because you have remained strong in your faith.
It gives us new life, knowing you remain strong in the Lord.
How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy in the presence of God.
Night and day we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill up anything that may still be missing in your faith.

Faithful messengers are as refreshing as snow in the heat of summer. They revive the spirit of their employer.

And I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News.
For everyone here, including all the soldiers in the palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ.
And because of my imprisonment, many of the Christians here have gained confidence and become more bold in telling others about Christ.

The brothers and sisters in Rome had heard we were coming, and they came to meet us at the Forum on the Appian Way. Others joined us at The Three Taverns. When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to have his own private lodging, though he was guarded by a soldier.

For the next two years, Paul lived in his own rented house. He welcomed all who visited him,
proclaiming the Kingdom of God with all boldness and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ. And no one tried to stop him.

But the ship hit a shoal and ran aground. The bow of the ship stuck fast, while the stern was repeatedly smashed by the force of the waves and began to break apart.
The soldiers wanted to kill the prisoners to make sure they didn't swim ashore and escape.
But the commanding officer wanted to spare Paul, so he didn't let them carry out their plan. Then he ordered all who could swim to jump overboard first and make for land,

What you ought to say is, "If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that."

One of the things I always pray for is the opportunity, God willing, to come at last to see you.
For I long to visit you so I can share a spiritual blessing with you that will help you grow strong in the Lord.
I'm eager to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. In this way, each of us will be a blessing to the other.
I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, that I planned many times to visit you, but I was prevented until now. I want to work among you and see good results, just as I have done among other Gentiles.

But I will come--and soon--if the Lord will let me, and then I'll find out whether these arrogant people are just big talkers or whether they really have God's power.

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