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Romans 15:23

King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 15:23

Verse 23 of 33

Scripture focus

But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;

Romans 15:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 15:23

Theological / Devotional

Place. Gr. topos, here meaning “scope,” “opportunity,” “room for action.” Compare the use of topos in Rom. 12:19; Eph. 4:27; Heb. 12:17.

Parts. Gr. klimata, “regions.” Paul felt that there was no longer opportunity in this part of the world for him to do the kind of work to which he had been commissioned.

A great desire. Gr. epipothia, “a longing.” Compare the use of the related verb epipotheō in Rom. 1:11; Phil. 1:8; 1 Thess. 3:6; 2 Tim. 4:1; 1 Peter 2:2.

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