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Romans 15:23 KJV
Romans · chapter 15 · verse 23
But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;Romans 15:23 · King James Version
Romans 15:23 in context
21But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.
22For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.
23But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;
24Whensoever 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.
25But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- havingechōto haveG2192 →
- desireepipothialongingG1974 →
- placetoposplace, any portion or space marked off, as it were from surrounding space, an inhabited…G5117 →
- partsklimaan inclination, slope, declivity, the [supposed] sloping of the earth from the equator…G2824 →
- yearsetosyearG2094 →
- manypolysmany, much, largeG4183 →
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St. Paul here declares his purpose to come and see the Christians at Rome. Upon this head his matter is but common and ordinary, appointing a visit to his friends; but the manner of his expression is gracious and savoury, very instructive, and for our imitation.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 22-29