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that I may come to you in joy through the will of God, and together with you, find rest.
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Joy is Subject to God's Will
Paul's desire to visit Rome in joy was entirely submitted to "the will of God." Commentators like Barnes and Gill stress that this is a model for all believers. Our most passionate plans and prayers should end with submission to God's sovereign plan, even if it unfolds in unexpected ways—as it did for Paul, who eventually reached Rome as a prisoner.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That I may come to you. That I may not be impeded in my intended journey by opposition in Judea.
With joy. Joy to myself i…
That (ινα). Second use of ινα in this sentence, the first one sub-final (ινα ρυσθω), this one final with συναναπαυσωμα, first aori…
19th Century
Anglican
The way in which he was received at Jerusalem would make a great difference to the feelings with which the Apostle would arrive in Rome. A favorabl…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That I may come unto you with joy The end the apostle had, in desiring them to request the above things at the thron…
Let us learn to value the effectual fervent prayers of the righteous. How careful we should be, so that we do not forfeit our share in the love and…
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…
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