25. At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints.
26. For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem.
27. For they were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to be of service to them in material blessings.
28. When therefore I have completed this and have delivered to them what has been collected, I will leave for Spain by way of you.
29. I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
30. I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf,