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Text -- Romans 15:23 (NET)

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15:23 But now there is nothing more to keep me in these regions, and I have for many years desired to come to you
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Robertson: Rom 15:23 - -- Having no more any place in these regions ( mēketi topon echōn en tois klimasin ). Surprising frankness that the average preacher would hardly us...

Having no more any place in these regions ( mēketi topon echōn en tois klimasin ).

Surprising frankness that the average preacher would hardly use on such a matter. Paul is now free to come to Rome because there is no demand for him where he is. For klima (from klinō , to incline), slope, then tract of land, region, see already 2Co 11:10; Gal 1:21 (the only N.T. examples).

Robertson: Rom 15:23 - -- A longing ( epipotheian ). A hapax legomenon , elsewhere epipothēsis (2Co 7:7, 2Co 7:11), from epipotheō as in Rom 1:11.

A longing ( epipotheian ).

A hapax legomenon , elsewhere epipothēsis (2Co 7:7, 2Co 7:11), from epipotheō as in Rom 1:11.

Robertson: Rom 15:23 - -- These many years ( apo hikanōn etōn ). "From considerable years."So B C, but Aleph A D have pollōn , "from many years."

These many years ( apo hikanōn etōn ).

"From considerable years."So B C, but Aleph A D have pollōn , "from many years."

Vincent: Rom 15:23 - -- Place ( τόπον ) Scope , opportunity . So of Esau, Heb 12:17. Compare Rom 12:19; Eph 4:27.

Place ( τόπον )

Scope , opportunity . So of Esau, Heb 12:17. Compare Rom 12:19; Eph 4:27.

Vincent: Rom 15:23 - -- Many ( ἱκανῶν ) See on worthy , Luk 7:6. The primary meaning is sufficient , and hence comes to be applied to number and quantity; m...

Many ( ἱκανῶν )

See on worthy , Luk 7:6. The primary meaning is sufficient , and hence comes to be applied to number and quantity; many , enough , as Mar 10:46; Luk 8:32; Act 9:23, etc. So, long , of time (Act 8:11; Act 27:9). Worthy , i.e., sufficient for an honor or a place (Mar 1:7; Luk 7:6; 1Co 15:9). Adequate (2Co 2:16; 2Co 3:5). Qualified (2Ti 2:2). Here the sense might be expressed by for years enough .

Wesley: Rom 15:23 - -- Where Christ has now been preached in every city.

Where Christ has now been preached in every city.

JFB: Rom 15:23-24 - -- "no longer having place"--that is, unbroken ground, where Christ has not been preached.

"no longer having place"--that is, unbroken ground, where Christ has not been preached.

JFB: Rom 15:23-24 - -- "a longing"

"a longing"

JFB: Rom 15:23-24 - -- (as before, see on Rom 1:9-11).

(as before, see on Rom 1:9-11).

Clarke: Rom 15:23 - -- But - having no more place in these parts - Having nothing farther at present that I can do - for τοπον εχειν signifies not merely to ha...

But - having no more place in these parts - Having nothing farther at present that I can do - for τοπον εχειν signifies not merely to have a place of residence, or the like, but convenience, opportunity; which is a frequent meaning of the phrase among the best Greek writers - having no large place or city, where Christianity has not yet been planted, in which I can introduce the Gospel. The apostle was then at Corinth; and having evangelized all those parts, he had no opportunity of breaking up any new ground.

TSK: Rom 15:23 - -- and : Rom 15:32, Rom 1:10-12; 1Th 3:10; 2Ti 1:4

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Rom 15:23 - -- But now ... - Having no further opportunity in these regions to preach to those who have never heard the gospel. In these parts - In the ...

But now ... - Having no further opportunity in these regions to preach to those who have never heard the gospel.

In these parts - In the regions before specified. He had gone over them, had established churches, had left them in the care of elders Act 20:17, and was now prepared to penetrate into some new region, and lay the foundation of other churches.

And having a great desire ... - See Rom 1:9-13.

Poole: Rom 15:23 - -- Having given the reason why he came not to them hitherto, in the following words he assures them he would do it hereafter. And here he saith he was ...

Having given the reason why he came not to them hitherto, in the following words he assures them he would do it hereafter. And here he saith he was the more inclined so to do, first: Because he had no more place in those parts, i.e. as before, in those places where Christ had not been named, or his gospel preached, he had no new churches there to found, and he had ordained elders in every city to build upon his foundation. The word rendered parts, signifies climates; i.e. places which he on divers elevations of the pole. And then, secondly: Because he had long longed so to do, he had desired it for many years, Rom 1:10,11 .

Gill: Rom 15:23 - -- But now having no more place in these parts,.... Not because persecution was too hot for him, and therefore could not stay any longer, for this was wh...

But now having no more place in these parts,.... Not because persecution was too hot for him, and therefore could not stay any longer, for this was what he expected everywhere; nor did it discourage him in his work, for he took pleasure in enduring it for the sake of Christ and his Gospel; but because he had fully preached the Gospel from Jerusalem, in his circuit to Illyricum, had filled every town and city with it, had planted churches in every place, and ordained elders over them, to whom the care and charge of them were committed; that there were no more places for him to preach in, but either where he himself had been already, or some other of the apostles; not but that he could have stayed with usefulness to these new formed churches, for the edifying and confirming of them, for the furtherance of the joy of faith in them, and for the defence of the Gospel and its ordinances among them; but his proper work as an apostle being to preach the Gospel to all nations, and where Christ was not named, and to plant churches; and there being no more room in these climates, or regions, for such service, he begins to think of some other places, particularly Spain, where as yet very probably the Gospel was not preached: however, he found himself at leisure to visit other places, and hereby gives the church at Rome some hopes of seeing him from this consideration, as well as from what follows:

and having a great desire these many years to come unto you; he had not only a desire, but a very vehement desire to come to them; he longed to see them, as he elsewhere says; so that since now he had leisure, they might hope it would not be long ere they did see him; especially as the thing had been upon his mind and thoughts for many years past; which shows that the Gospel had been preached very early at Rome, that many had been converted by it, and a church had been formed there some years ago, and was known to the apostle; on which account, having heard much of their faith and obedience, he had a longing desire of a great while to see them.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Rom 15:23 Grk “but having a desire…for many years.”

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Rom 15:1-33 - --1 The strong must bear with the weak.2 We must not please ourselves;3 for Christ did not so;7 but receive one another, as Christ did us all;8 both Jew...

MHCC: Rom 15:22-29 - --The apostle sought the things of Christ more than his own will, and would not leave his work of planting churches to go to Rome. It concerns all to do...

Matthew Henry: Rom 15:22-29 - -- 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 ...

Barclay: Rom 15:22-29 - --Here we have Paul telling of an immediate and of a future plan. (i) His future plan was to go to Spain. There were two reasons why he should wish to ...

Constable: Rom 15:14--1Co 1:1 - --VII. CONCLUSION 15:14--16:27 The conclusion of the epistle corresponds to its introduction (1:1-17; cf. 15:14 an...

Constable: Rom 15:14-33 - --A. Paul's ministry 15:14-33 The apostle first gave information concerning his past labors (15:14-21). Th...

Constable: Rom 15:22-29 - --2. Present program 15:22-29 15:22 This verse captures the point of what Paul explained in the preceding pericope. 15:23-24 The apostle felt that the ...

College: Rom 15:1-33 - --C. LIVING IN UNITY AND HOPE (15:1-13) These verses form the conclusion of the larger section on Christian liberty in matters of opinion (14:1-15:13)....

McGarvey: Rom 15:23 - --but now, having no more any place [territory where Christ is not known] in these regions, and having these many years a longing to come unto you [Beca...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Romans (Book Introduction) The Epistle to the Romans Spring of a.d. 57 By Way of Introduction Integrity of the Epistle The genuineness of the Epistle is so generally adm...

JFB: Romans (Book Introduction) THE GENUINENESS of the Epistle to the Romans has never been questioned. It has the unbroken testimony of all antiquity, up to CLEMENT OF ROME, the apo...

JFB: Romans (Outline) INTRODUCTION. (Rom. 1:1-17) THE JEW UNDER LIKE CONDEMNATION WITH THE GENTILE. (Rom. 2:1-29) JEWISH OBJECTIONS ANSWERED. (Rom 3:1-8) THAT THE JEW IS S...

TSK: Romans (Book Introduction) The Epistle to the Romans is " a writing," says Dr. Macknight, " which, for sublimity and truth of sentiment, for brevity and strength of expression,...

TSK: Romans 15 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Rom 15:1, The strong must bear with the weak; Rom 15:2, We must not please ourselves; Rom 15:3, for Christ did not so; Rom 15:7, but rece...

Poole: Romans 15 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 15

MHCC: Romans (Book Introduction) The scope or design of the apostle in writing to the Romans appears to have been, to answer the unbelieving, and to teach the believing Jew; to confir...

MHCC: Romans 15 (Chapter Introduction) (Rom 15:1-7) Directions how to behave towards the weak. (Rom 15:8-13) All to receive one another as brethren. (Rom 15:14-21) The writing and preachi...

Matthew Henry: Romans (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans If we may compare scripture with scripture, and take the opinion ...

Matthew Henry: Romans 15 (Chapter Introduction) The apostle, in this chapter, continues the discourse of the former, concerning mutual forbearance in indifferent things; and so draws towards a co...

Barclay: Romans (Book Introduction) A GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTERS OF PAUL The Letters Of Paul There is no more interesting body of documents in the New Testament than the letter...

Barclay: Romans 15 (Chapter Introduction) The Marks Of The Fellowship (Rom_15:1-6) The Inclusive Church (Rom_15:7-13) The Words Reveal The Man (Rom_15:14-21) Plans Present And Future (Rom...

Constable: Romans (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical Background Throughout the history of the church, from postapos...

Constable: Romans (Outline) Outline I. Introduction 1:1-17 A. Salutation 1:1-7 1. The writer 1:1 ...

Constable: Romans Romans Bibliography Alford, Henry. The Greek Testament. 4 vols. New ed. Cambridge: Rivingtons, 1881. ...

Haydock: Romans (Book Introduction) THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL, THE APOSTLE, TO THE ROMANS. INTRODUCTION. After the Gospels, which contain the history of Christ, and the Acts of...

Gill: Romans (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ROMANS Though this epistle is in order placed the first of the epistles, yet it was not first written: there were several epistles ...

Gill: Romans 15 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ROMANS 15 The apostle in this chapter pursues his exhortation to mutual affection and forbearance, notwithstanding their different ...

College: Romans (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION I. ROMANS: ITS INFLUENCE AND IMPORTANCE God's Word is a lamp to our feet and a light for our path (Ps 119:105), and no part of it shine...

College: Romans (Outline) VIII. OUTLINE PROLOGUE - 1:1-17 I. EPISTOLARY GREETING - 1:1-7 A. The Author Introduces Himself - 1:1 1. A Slave of Christ Jesus 2. Call...

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