Romans 15:23

But, now, no longer having place in these regions, and having had, a longing, to come unto you a good many years,—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

22Wherefore, also, I have been hindered these many times from coming unto you;

24As soon as I am journey to Spain,—I am hoping, in fact, when journeying through to get sight of you, and by you to be set forward thither,—if, with your company, I have first in some measure been satisfied.

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Cross References

Romans 1:10At all times in my prayers,—making supplication—if, by some means, even now, at any time, I may have a way opened, in the will of God, to come unto you;

Romans 15:32In order that, with joy coming unto you through God’s will, I may together with you find rest.

2 Timothy 1:4longing to see thee, being mindful of thy tears,—in order that, with joy, I may be filled:

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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