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Selected Verse: Romans 15:28 - Strong Concordance

Verse	Translation	Text
Ro 15:28	Strong Concordance	When therefore [3767] I have performed [2005] this [5124], and [2532] have sealed [4972] to them [846] this [5126] fruit [2590], I will come [565] by [1223] you [5216] into [1519] Spain [4681].
	King James	When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
When therefore I have . . . sealed--that is, delivered over safely to them this fruit--of the faith and love of the Gentile converts I will come--"come back," or "return" by you into Spain--(See on Rom 15:24).

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

When therefore I have . . . sealed--that is, delivered over safely

to them this fruit--of the faith and love of the Gentile converts

I will come--"come back," or "return"

by you into Spain--(See on Rom 15:24).

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
Have sealed to them - That is, have "secured it" to them. To seal an instrument of writing, a contract, deed, etc. is to "authenticate it," to make it "sure." In this sense it is used here. Paul was going himself to see that it was placed "securely" in their hands. This fruit - This result of the liberality of the Gentile churches - the fruit which their benevolence had produced. I will come ... - This was Paul's full purpose; but it is not clear that he ever accomplished it; Note, Rom 15:24. By you - Taking Rome in my way.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

Have sealed to them - That is, have "secured it" to them. To seal an instrument of writing, a contract, deed, etc. is to "authenticate it," to make it "sure." In this sense it is used here. Paul was going himself to see that it was placed "securely" in their hands.

This fruit - This result of the liberality of the Gentile churches - the fruit which their benevolence had produced.

I will come ... - This was Paul's full purpose; but it is not clear that he ever accomplished it; Note, Rom 15:24.

By you - Taking Rome in my way.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]
Sealed - this fruit Secured to them the product of the contribution. See on Joh 3:33; see on Rev 22:10.

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]

Sealed - this fruit

Secured to them the product of the contribution. See on Joh 3:33; see on Rev 22:10.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
When I have sealed to them this fruit - When I have safely delivered to them, as under seal, this fruit of their brethren's love. I will go by you into Spain - Such was his design; but it does not appear that Paul went into Spain. There are often holy purposes in the minds of good men, which are overruled by the providence of God so as never to take effect. And yet they are precious in the sight of God.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

When I have sealed to them this fruit - When I have safely delivered to them, as under seal, this fruit of their brethren's love. I will go by you into Spain - Such was his design; but it does not appear that Paul went into Spain. There are often holy purposes in the minds of good men, which are overruled by the providence of God so as never to take effect. And yet they are precious in the sight of God.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
When, therefore, I have performed this - Service, and have sealed - faithfully delivered up, to them this fruit, of the success of my ministry and of your conversion to God, I will come by you into Spain: this was in his desire; he had fully purposed it, if God should see meet to permit him; but it does not appear that he ever went. See Rom 15:24.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

When, therefore, I have performed this - Service, and have sealed - faithfully delivered up, to them this fruit, of the success of my ministry and of your conversion to God, I will come by you into Spain: this was in his desire; he had fully purposed it, if God should see meet to permit him; but it does not appear that he ever went. See Rom 15:24.

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