Pray that I may be kept safe from the unbelievers in Judea and that the contribution I take to Jerusalem may be favorably received by the Lord’s people there,so that I may come to you with joy, by God’s will, and in your company be refreshed. (niv)
in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God’s will the way may be opened for me to come to you.I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong—that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. (niv)