Romans 15:23

But now, as there's nowhere left here to work, and since I've looked forward to visiting you for 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

22That's why I was prevented so many times from coming to see you.

24when I go to Spain I hope to see you when I pass through. Maybe you can give me some help for my journey once we've enjoyed some time together.

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Cross References

Romans 1:10In my prayers I'm always asking that I might eventually come and see you, if that's what God wants.

Romans 15:32Pray that I will come to you with gladness, as God wills, so we can enjoy one another's company.

2 Timothy 1:4I remember how you cried, and I so want to see you! That would make me really happy.

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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