Country Paul intended to visit to preach gospel
Spain
Named in 2 verses of Romans, first in Romans 15:24.
ΣπανίαSpain
The name means “rare; precious.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Spain Written by AI
Spain is mentioned in the New Testament only in Paul's letter to the Romans. In Romans 15:24 and 28, Paul expresses his intention to visit Spain to preach the gospel after he has gone to Jerusalem to deliver the collection for the poor among the saints. It is unclear whether Paul ever fulfilled this intention, as there is no biblical record of him reaching Spain. However, some traditions suggest that Paul may have traveled to Spain after his first Roman imprisonment (1Cl.5.7). At the time, Spain (Latin: Hispania) was a Roman province covering most of the Iberian Peninsula.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Paul expresses his intention (Rom. 15:24, 28) to visit Spain. There is, however, no evidence that he ever carried it into effect, although some think that he probably did so between his first and second imprisonment. (See TARSHISH.)
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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Where the Bible names it
- Romans 15:24
I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.
- Romans 15:28
So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.