Romans 15:23

and now, no longer having place in these parts, and having a longing to come to you for many years,

Literal Standard Version

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

22For this reason, also, I was hindered many times from coming to you,

24when I may go on to Spain I will come to you, for I hope in going through, to see you, and by you to be set forward there, if of you first, in part, I will be filled.

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Cross References

Romans 1:10always in my prayers imploring, if by any means now at length I will have a prosperous journey, by the will of God, to come to you,

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

2 Timothy 1:4desiring to see you greatly, being mindful of your tears, that I may 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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