Romans 15:29

And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

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and I know that when I come to you, it will be with the full measure of the Messiah’s blessings.

I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

And I know that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of Christ.

Romans 15:29 (KJV)

"And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ."

Commentary

This verse concludes a section where Paul has been explaining his ministry to the Gentiles and his long-held desire to visit the believers in Rome. He is preparing to travel to Jerusalem with an offering from the Gentile churches and then hopes to visit Rome on his way to Spain. He expresses confidence in the spiritual benefit his visit will bring.

Historical and Cultural Context: Paul is writing from Corinth (likely), outlining his missionary strategy and travel plans. He sees Rome as a key hub and his visit there as part of God's larger plan for spreading the gospel, particularly to the West. He anticipates his arrival not just as a social call, but as a spiritual event.

Key Themes and Messages:

  • Confidence in God's Power: Paul is "sure" of the spiritual impact of his visit, not because of his own abilities, but because he trusts in the power inherent in the "gospel of Christ."
  • The Abundance of the Gospel's Blessing: The phrase "fulness of the blessing" suggests that the gospel is not just a simple message, but a source of complete, overflowing spiritual benefits, grace, and power.
  • The Purpose of Ministry: Paul's coming is for the purpose of sharing and imparting this rich blessing of the gospel.

Linguistic Insights:

  • "Fulness" translates the Greek word plērōma (πλήρωμα), meaning completeness, abundance, that which fills up or makes complete. It implies a rich, overflowing measure of blessing.
  • "Blessing" comes from eulogia (εὐλογία), which can mean praise, good word, or material/spiritual benefit and favor. Here, it refers to the spiritual benefits and power that the gospel provides.

Cross-references:

  • Paul often speaks of the power of the gospel: Romans 1:16 ("For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth...")
  • The idea of spiritual blessings in Christ: Ephesians 1:3 ("Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:")

Practical Application: This verse reminds believers that the gospel is not a meager or incomplete message. It is a source of abundant spiritual blessing, power, and grace. When we share the gospel or gather with fellow believers centered on Christ, we should anticipate experiencing the richness and fullness of His blessing.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Ephesians 4:13

    Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

  • Romans 1:10

    Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.

  • Romans 1:12

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

  • Psalms 16:11

    Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence [is] fulness of joy; at thy right hand [there are] pleasures for evermore.

  • Ephesians 1:3

    ¶ Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly [places] in Christ:

  • Ephesians 3:19

    And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

  • Ephesians 3:8

    Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

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