Romans 15:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

And I myself also am persuaded, &c.— In this part of the chapter, the Apostle, with much complaisance, and to open the way still farther for a candid receptionofthe sacred truths which he had delivered, apologizes for writing this letter, and for the freedom that he had used, particularly with the Gentile part of the Christians; which freedom he hoped they would place to the account of the Gentiles, Romans 15:14-17. He gives a general idea of the success and course of his ministry, Romans 15:18-21 signifies his great desire to make them a visit at Rome, Romans 15:22-24 acquaints them with the journey that he was going to take from Corinth to Jerusalem, to carry a charitable collection made among the Gentile converts for the relief of the poor Christians there; and desires their prayers, that he might be delivered from the malice of the infidel Jews; and that his charitable design might be kindly accepted, and have its intended effect among the Christian Jews, Romans 15:24-33.