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In verse twenty-three, Paul talks about how he has no more work to be done in these regions. Paul was referring to the completion of his work in Corinth, the place where he wrote the book of Romans. He believed that he had accomplished what God wanted him to do there and was looking forward to bring the gospel to lands in western Rome. When Paul arrived in Rome, he became a prisoner for the sake of the gospel. Paul’s next plan was to go to Spain because Spain was at the end of the civilized world. Also, Spain had many great minds and influential leaders in the Roman world. Paul probably thought that the gospel would rapidly spread in this atmosphere.

Romans 15:23-28
23 But now that there is no more place for me to work in these regions, and since I have been longing for many years to visit you, 24 I plan to do so when I go to Spain. I hope to see you while passing through and to have you assist me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while. 25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there. 26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem. 27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings. 28 So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this contribution, I will go to Spain and visit you on the way.