Romans 15:22

For which cause. The reason why Paul had so far been prevented from visiting Rome was his eagerness to complete his preaching of the gospel in the regions through which he had been traveling. At long last he now feels free to make the trip to Rome, since he has “no more place in these parts” (v. 23).

Much. Gr. ta polla, which may mean “many times.” Important textual evidence may also be cited (cf. p. 10) for the reading pollakis, “often.” Evidently Paul had frequently had the intention, or perhaps the opportunity, to go to Rome (see ch. 1:13), but the demands of his work and such time-consuming problems as he encountered in the districts where he was laboring, had hindered him.