Matthew Poole and continuators on Romans 15:28

28. When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit , I will come by you into Spain .

i. e. After that I have dispatched this business▪ and safely delivered the Almes of the Greek Churches to the Iewes, wherewith I am intrusted, it is put into my hands as a Treasure sealed in a bag or che[illegible: 1 letter]t, that it may not be diminished or imbezeled; he calls it Fruit, because it proceeded from their Faith and Love, and because it would abound to their account, Phil. 4.17. it would benefit them that received it, but much more them that gave it.

i. e. I will take you, or your City in my way thither, he told them as much before. v. 24. This he really intended, but it is generally concluded, that he was prevented; that he never went this Journy into Spain. The purposes of men are ruled and over-ruled by the Providence of God, Prov. 16.9.