Romans 15:32 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

The way in which he was received at Jerusalem would make a great difference to the feelings with which the Apostle would arrive in Rome. A favourable reception in Jerusalem would add much to his enjoyment and benefit from intercourse with the Roman Christians.

With you be refreshed. — The Greek word is a rare compound, which is found besides in the LXX. version of Isaiah 11:6, “the leopard shall lie down with the kid.” The whole phrase (“and may with you be refreshed”) is wanting in the Vatican MS.

Romans 15:32

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