Romans 15:22-24 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.… I. ITS OCCASION. 1. Not curiosity. 2. But because Rome was to him — (1) A new sphere of Christian effort. (2) An important centre of Christian influence. II. ITS INTENSITY. It survives hindrances, time, etc. III. ITS REGULATION: By other claims and duties. IV. ITS ANTICIPATED ACCOMPLISHMENT was — 1. Associated with wider schemes of Christian enterprise. 2. Brightened with the hope of profitable Christian intercourse. 3. Overruled by Providence. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.WEB: Therefore also I was hindered these many times from coming to you, |
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