Romans 15:32

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

Cross-references

Romans 15:23 states Paul's longing to visit Rome—the same desire that v32 hopes to fulfill 'by God's will' with joy.

Romans 15:24 outlines Paul's plan to see Rome en route to Spain—v32 captures the hoped-for joy and refreshment of that visit.

Romans 1:10-13 expresses Paul's long-standing desire to visit Rome—v32 is the culmination, praying to come with joy and be refreshed.

Romans 1:12 Parallel

Romans 1:12 describes mutual encouragement through faith — directly parallel to being 'together with you be refreshed' in this verse.

James 4:15 Parallel

James 4:15 teaches the very principle Paul practices—saying 'if the Lord wills' about future plans.

Acts 18:21 Parallel

Acts 18:21 shows Paul's consistent pattern of submitting travel plans to God's will—the same condition expressed here.

Philemon 1:20 directly echoes Paul's request: 'refresh my heart in Christ' — the very refreshment he anticipates with the Roman church.

In 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10, Paul similarly longs to see the church and be refreshed, echoing the mutual refreshment he hopes for with Rome.

Philippians 1:12‑14 recounts that Paul's imprisonment advanced the gospel—showing God's will worked through chains to bring joy.

1 Corinthians 4:19 echoes Paul's conditional 'if the Lord wills' regarding travel—identical to his attitude in this verse.

Acts 28:16 Historical context

Acts 28:16 shows Paul's arrival in Rome as a prisoner—fulfilling his desire to come, but under God's will including chains.

Acts 28:15 Historical context

Acts 28:15 describes believers meeting Paul outside Rome, encouraging him—directly fulfilling the 'together be refreshed' hope of v32.

Acts 28:31 Historical context

Acts 28:31 reveals Paul's bold preaching in Rome—the joy and refreshment he anticipated came through unfettered ministry.

Acts 28:30 Historical context

Acts 28:30 depicts Paul's two‑year ministry in Rome, welcoming all—the mutual refreshment he hoped for materialized.

Acts 27:1 Contrast

Acts 27:1 begins Paul's actual journey to Rome—as a prisoner, contrasting his hope in v32 to come with joy and be refreshed.

1 Corinthians 16:18 describes Paul being refreshed by fellow believers—parallel to his hope for mutual refreshment in Rome.

2 Corinthians 7:13 shows Paul rejoicing over Titus being refreshed—a similar mutual refreshment he desires for his visit.

2 Timothy 1:16 praises Onesiphorus for often refreshing Paul — the same word 'refresh' Paul hopes to experience with the Romans.

Philemon 1:7 says Philemon refreshed the hearts of the saints — the same mutual refreshment Paul hopes for when he visits Rome.