King James Version
Romans 15:28 in the King James Version says “When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.” — study this verse from Romans chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.”
Romans 15:28 · KJV
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
KJV Study — Public Domain
“I have performed”
G2005to fulfill further (or completely), i.e., execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“have sealed”
G4972to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication, to keep secret, to attest
“to them”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“I will come”
G565to go off (i.e., depart), aside (i.e., apart) or behind (i.e., follow), literally or figuratively
“into”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
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