making request if, by any means now at last, I may prosper by the will of God to come to you.

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

that I may be delivered from those in Judea who are disobedient, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,

that I may come to you with joy through the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you.

But, meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for I trust that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.