“When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.”
So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this contribution, I will go to Spain and visit you on the way. — Apodidō (I have delivered, completed) to pleroma toutou (this fullness, this gift) tēi chariti (in grace, with blessing), then porenomai (I will go) di' hymōn (through you) eis Spaniam (to Spain). The trajectory: complete Jerusalem service, visit Rome, pioneer Spain.
Church Fathers on Romans 15:28
“When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed unto them this fruit.” That is, when I have laid it up as it were in the royal treasuries, as in a place secure from robbers and danger. And he does not say alms, but “fruit” again, to show that those who gave it were gainers by it. “I will come by you into Spain.” He again mentions Spain to show his forwardness (ἀ ό κνον) and warmth towards them.
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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