20 I have always wanted to preach the good news where Christ was not known. I don't want to build on what someone else has started.
21 It is written, "Those who were not told about him will understand. Those who have not heard will know what it all means." (Isaiah 52:15)
22 That's why I have often been kept from coming to you.
23 Now there is no more place for me to work in those areas. For many years I have been longing to see you.
24 So I plan to see you when I go to Spain. I hope to visit you while I am passing through. And I hope you will help me on my journey there. But first I want to enjoy being with you for a while.
25 Now I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve God's people there.
26 The believers in Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to take an offering for those who were poor among God's people in Jerusalem.