| Easton's Bible Dictionary Paul expresses his intention (Romans 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.) Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia SPAIN span (Spania): The country in the Southwest of Europe which still bears this name. It was Paul's purpose, as stated in Romans 15:24, 28, to visit Spain. If, as is probable, he ultimately carried out this intention, it must have been after a release from his first imprisonment. Clement of Rome speaks of the apostle as having reached "the extreme limit of the West" (Epistle of Clement, v).
See PAUL, THE APOSTLE; TARSHISH. | Multi-Version Concordance Spain (2 Occurrences) Romans 15:24 whenever I journey to Spain, I will come to you. For I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV) Romans 15:28 When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by way of you to Spain. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV) |