Romans 15:22 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you. For which cause, etc. - My considering it a point of honor to build on no other man's foundation; and, finding that the Gospel has been long ago planted at Rome, I have been prevented from going thither, purposing rather to spend my time and strength in preaching where Christ has not, as yet, been proclaimed.