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but now, no longer having any place in these regions, and having these many years a longing to come to you,
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A Pioneer's Finished Work
Commentators explain that when Paul said he had "no more any place" in the region, he wasn't being run out by persecution. Instead, he had successfully completed his specific apostolic mission: to preach the gospel and plant churches where Christ was not yet known. His pioneering work in the East was done, freeing him to move to new fields.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But now, etc. Having no further opportunity in these regions to preach to those who have never heard the gospel.
In these parts.…
Having no more any place in these regions (μηκετ τοπον εχων εν τοις κλιμασιν). Surprising frankness that the average preacher woul…
19th Century
Anglican
But now having no more place.—The work had been finished, as far as the Apostle was concerned, in Asia Minor, Macedonia, …
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Baptist
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. And I myself…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But now having no more place in these parts Not because persecution was too hot for him, and therefore could not sta…
The apostle sought the things of Christ more than his own will, and would not leave his work of planting churches to go to Rome. It concerns all to…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. After excusing himself for the presumption that could have been ascribed to him for instructing and correcting the Romans, the Apostle no…
