Romans 15:23 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

But now having no more place in these parts, х meeketi (G3371) topon (G5117) echoon (G2192) en (G1722) tois (G3588) klimasi (G2824) toutois (G5125)] - 'no longer having place (or "room") in these quarters;' that is, no unbroken ground, no spots where Christ had not been preached.

And having a great desire, х epipothian (G1974)] - 'having a longing,'

These many years to come unto you (Romans 1:9-11);

Romans 15:23

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