Romans 15:22

This is why I have been so hindered from coming to you.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.

In Context

21But, as Scripture says, He shall be seen by those to whom no news about him ever came, And those who have never heard of him shall understand.

23But now, since I have no more any "opening" in these parts, and since I have longed for many years to come to you

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Cross References

1 Thessalonians 2:17But I, my brothers, although torn from you for a short season (in presence, not in heart), made eager efforts to behold you face to face with strong longing.

Matthew Henry on Romans 15:18-22

The Apostle's Labours. ( a. d. 58.) 17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. 18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, 19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. 20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was… Read the whole commentary →

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