Albert Barnes Commentary Romans 15:32

Albert Barnes Commentary

Romans 15:32

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Romans 15:32

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"that I may come unto you in joy through the will of God, and together with you find rest." — Romans 15:32 (ASV)

That I may come to 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 for you by my presence.

By the will of God. If God wills; if God permits. After all his desires, and all their prayers, it still depended on the will of God, and to that the apostle was willing to submit. This should be the aim of our most ardent desires, and this the object of all our prayers: that the will of God should be done. . Paul did go by the will of God, but he went in bonds.

And be refreshed. Greek: May find rest or solace with you.