But now no longer having a place in these regions, and having a longing to come to you for many years,

whenever I travel to Spain, I shall come to you. For I hope [while] traveling through to see you, and to be sent forward there by you, if I may be filled in part [from] you first.

requesting if somehow now at sometime I shall succeed in the will of God to come to you.

that is, that I may be encouraged together among you through the mutual faith both of you and me.

Now when it was decided that we should sail away to Italy, they handed over both Paul and certain other prisoners to a centurion named Julius, of the Augustan Regiment.

But they struck a reef and ran the vessel aground, and the prow became stuck and remained unmoved, but the stern was being broken up by the violence of the waves.

But the centurion, wanting to rescue Paul, hindered them in their intention, and commanded that those who were able to swim to jump down first to go toward the land,

And from there the brothers, when they heard about our circumstances, they came to meet with us as far as Appii Forum and Three Inns, whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God and took courage.

Now when we came to Rome, the centurion handed over the prisoners to the captain of the guard; but Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier guarding him.

Then Paul remained two full years in his own rented house, and he was receiving all those who were coming to him,

preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.

But I want you to know, brothers, that the things [which happened] to me have come about for the advancement of the gospel,

and most of the brothers in the Lord, having been persuaded by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word fearlessly.

but bid farewell to them saying, "I must by all means keep this coming feast which is in Jerusalem; but I will return again to you, God willing." And he put out to sea from Ephesus.

But I will come to you quickly, if the Lord wills, and I will know, not the word of those who are arrogant, but the power.

Instead you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that."

As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, so a faithful messenger [refreshes] those that send him; for he helps the souls of his employers.

For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore give recognition to such [men].

Because of this we have been comforted. And in your comfort we rejoiced exceedingly more over the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.

But now when Timothy came to us from you, and brought good news to us of your faith and your love, and that you have good remembrance of us always, longing to see us, as we also [long to see] you--

Because now we live, if you stand firm in the Lord.

night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face and to perfect what is lacking in your faith?

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me, and he was not ashamed of my chain;

For we have much thanksgiving and encouragement over your love, because the affections of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

Yes, brother, may I have profit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in the Lord.