Romans 15:32

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

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

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Romans 15:32 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Proverbs 25:13Like 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.
  2. Acts 18:21But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.
  3. Acts 27:1When 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.
  4. Acts 27:41But the vessel 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.
  5. Acts 28:15The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.
  6. Acts 28:30Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.
  7. Romans 1:10in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you.
  8. Romans 15:23But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you,
  9. 1 Corinthians 4:19But 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.
  10. 1 Corinthians 16:18For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
  11. 2 Corinthians 7:13On 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.
  12. Philippians 1:12Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.
  13. 1 Thessalonians 3:6But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
  14. 2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
  15. Philemon 1:7I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
  16. Philemon 1:20Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
  17. James 4:15Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”

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