Romans 15:23

But now having no more opportunity in these regions, and having had for many years a great desire to come to you,

Noyes Bible

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 which cause also, for the most part, I have been hindered from coming to you.

24when I go to Spain, I will come to you; for I hope to see you on my way, and to be helped forward thither by you, after I have in some degree satisfied myself with your company.

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Cross References

Romans 1:10supplicating that, if it be possible, I may at last through the will of God be favored with an opportunity of coming to you.

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

2 Timothy 1:4longing to see thee, being mindful of thy 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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