Romans 15:23

Yet truly now, having no other destination in these regions, and having already had a great desire to come to you over the past many years,

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In The King James Version

But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;

In Context

22Because of this also, I was greatly hindered in coming to you, and I have been prevented until the present time.

24when I begin to set out on my journey to Spain, I hope that, as I pass by, I may see you, and I may be guided from there by you, after first having borne some fruit among you.

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Cross References

Romans 1:10always in my prayers, pleading that in some way, at some time, I may have a prosperous journey, within the will of God, to come to you.

Romans 15:32So may I come to you with joy, through the will of God, and so may I be refreshed with you.

2 Timothy 1:4desiring to see you, recalling your tears so as to be filled with joy,

Matthew Henry on Romans 15:23-30

The Apostle's Labours; Paul's Desire to See the Romans; Contributions for the Poor Saints. ( a. d. 58.) 22 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you. 23 But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you; 24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company. 25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to… Read the whole commentary →

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