I am always requesting that somehow, by God's will, I may now eventually be able to visit you.

And I want you to be aware, brothers, of how frequently I [had] planned to visit you (but was prevented from doing so until now). I wanted to come in order to bear some fruit [i.e., make additional converts] among you, just as I have done among the other Gentiles [i.e., unconverted people].

by whom also we have had an introduction through faith into this grace in which we have stood fast, and are rejoicing in hope of the glory of God.

But, now, we have received full release from the law, by dying in that wherein we used to be held fast, so that we should be doing service - in newness of spirit and not in obsoleteness of letter.

For those whom He has known beforehand He has also pre-destined to bear the likeness of His Son, that He might be the Eldest in a vast family of brothers;

That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast only by faith. So do not be proud, but stand in awe.

Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good.

For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.

This [goal—my commitment to this principle] is the reason why I have often been prevented from coming to you [in Rome].

But now, as there is no more unoccupied ground in this part of the world, and I have for years past been eager to pay you a visit,

when I go to Spain. For I hope to visit you when I pass through and that you will help me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while.

So when I have completed this task and have put my seal on this contribution of theirs, I will visit you on my way to Spain.

and I know that when I come to you it will be with a vast amount of blessing from Christ.

And pray that I will [be able to] come to you joyfully, if it is God's will, and have a refreshing visit with you.