Bible verse
But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you,
Romans 15:23 · BSB
The verses around it, from Romans 15.
19 by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.
20 In this way I have aspired to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.
21 Rather, as it is written: “Those who were not told about Him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.”
22 That is why I have often been hindered from coming to you.
23 But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you,
24 I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.
25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.
KJV
But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;
ASV
but now, having no more any place in these regions, and having these many years a longing to come unto you,
ERV
but now, having no more any place in these regions, and having these many years a longing to come unto you,
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