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Romans 15:23

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does Romans 15:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “but now, having no more any place in these regions, and having these many years a longing to come unto you,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

but now, having no more any place in these regions, and having these many years a longing to come unto you,
Romans 15:23 — American Standard Version

Context — Romans 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20yea, making it my aim so to preach the gospel, not where Christ was [already] named, that I might not build upon another man`s foundation;
21but, as it is written, They shall see, to whom no tidings of him came, And they who have not heard shall understand.
22Wherefore also I was hindered these many times from coming to you:
23but now, having no more any place in these regions, and having these many years a longing to come unto you,
24whensoever I go unto Spain (for I hope to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first in some measure I shall have been satisfied with your company)--
25but now, I [say], I go unto Jerusalem, ministering unto the saints.
26For it hath been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints that are at Jerusalem.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But now having no more place in these parts, etc..] 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…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But now having no more place--"no longer having place"--that is, unbroken ground, where Christ has not been preached. and having a great desire--"a longing" these many years to come unto you--(as before, see on Rom 1:9-11).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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 Acts 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 Romans 1:9-13. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Having no longer place in these parts - Where Christ has now been preached in every city. Romans 15:24”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“and: Rom 15:32, Rom 1:10-12; Th1 3:10; Ti2 1:4 Romans 15:24”
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