Romans 15:23

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

Montgomery New Testament

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

22This is why I have been so hindered from coming to you.

24whenever I go to Spain, I am hoping to see you on my way there, and to be set forward by you on my way there, and to be set forward by you on my journey thither, after I have enjoyed your company for a little while.

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Cross References

Romans 1:10always entreating him that now at length, if such be his will, the way may be made clear for me to come to you.

Romans 15:32and that I may come to you in joy, by the will of God, and find rest together with you.

2 Timothy 1:4Night and day when I recall your tears I am longing to see you, that my happiness may be complete.

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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