And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

ROMANS 15:29KJV
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Romans 15:29 (KJV)

What does Romans 15:29 mean?

Romans 15:29 expresses Paul’s confidence that when he visits the believers in Rome, he will come bringing the full blessing that comes from the good news about Christ. Paul is certain that his arrival will be marked by the richness and completeness of Christ’s blessing through the gospel.

Paul is writing to the Christians in Rome, letting them know about his travel plans and reassuring them of what his visit will mean. He wants them to understand that his coming is not just a personal visit, but one that will be filled with the spiritual benefits and encouragement that come from the message of Jesus Christ.

The Greek behind Romans 15:29

  • "fulness" (πλήρωμα, plērōma): This word means completeness or totality. Paul is not talking about a partial or limited blessing, but the whole, abundant blessing that comes with the gospel.
  • "blessing" (εὐλογία, eulogia): This word refers to a good word or benefit, often understood as God’s favor or spiritual benefit. Paul expects that his presence will bring real spiritual encouragement and benefit to the Roman believers.
  • "gospel" (εὐαγγέλιον, euangelion): This word means "good news," specifically the message about Jesus Christ. Paul’s confidence is rooted in the power and richness of this message, not in himself.

Why Romans 15:29 matters

  • Romans 15:29 clarifies that Paul’s confidence is not in his own ability, but in the power and completeness of Christ’s blessing through the gospel.
  • The verse highlights Paul’s view of ministry: he expects that wherever the gospel is shared, God’s full blessing is present and active.
  • This verse connects to Paul’s broader theme in Romans of the gospel being for all people and carrying the fullness of God’s promises, not just a partial or limited blessing.

Where else these words appear

“blessing” Greek G2129 · used in 14 verses

  • Romans 16:18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
  • Galatians 3:14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
  • James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

“fulness” Greek G4138 · used in 17 verses

  • Matthew 9:16 No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.
  • Romans 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
  • Ephesians 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

“gospel” Greek G2098 · used in 74 verses

  • Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
  • 1 Corinthians 9:12 If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.
  • Philippians 1:5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;