Romans 15:19-24

15:19 in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem even as far as Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. 15:20 And in this way I desire to preach where Christ has not been named, so as not to build on another person’s foundation, 15:21 but as it is written: “Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.” 1 

Paul’s Intention of Visiting the Romans

15:22 This is the reason I was often hindered from coming to you. 15:23 But now there is nothing more to keep me 2  in these regions, and I have for many years desired 3  to come to you 15:24 when I go to Spain. For I hope to visit you when I pass through and that you will help me 4  on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while.

1 sn A quotation from Isa 52:15.

2 tn Grk “now no longer having a place…I have.”

3 tn Grk “but having a desire…for many years.”

4 tn Grk “and to be helped by you.” The passive construction was changed to an active one in the translation.