If by any means now at length (ε πως ηδη ποτε). A condition of the first class in the form of an indirect question (aim) or ellipt…

Making request. It was his earnest desire to see them, and he presented the subject before God.

If by any means. This show…

If by any means now at length.—Note this accumulation of particles, denoting the earnestness of his desire. “All…

Paul wanted to go to Rome; but I do not suppose that he ever thought he would go there at the expense of the government, with an imperial guard to …

The salutation has been unusually long; but instead of moving on immediately to his main theme, the apostle still lingers over introductory matters…

Requesting, if by any means, etc. Since it is improbable that we wholeheartedly seek the benefit of those whom we are not ready t…

Making request, if by any means now at length
A principal thing, which he incessantly and importunately requested at…

We must show love for our friends, not only by praying for them, but by praising God for them.

As in our purposes, so in our desires, we mus…

1. After the greeting, the Apostle begins the me age, in which he first shows his affection for his readers to make them receptive hearers, …