Bible Strands
Romans 15:22
That is why I have often been hindered from coming to you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Roman believers, explaining his delayed visit immediately after outlining his missionary strategy in Romans 15:21 and immediately before noting his current readiness to travel westward in Romans 15:23.
The words — The text uses ἐνεκοπτόμην (enekoptomēn), meaning "I was being hindered," paired with πολλὰ (polla), meaning "many times," to state a repeated obstruction to his arrival.
The thread — The same pattern of planned visits met with repeated prevention appears in Romans 1:13 and 1 Thessalonians 2:17.
Why it lands — The text states that Paul faced repeated obstructions to his journey. Interpreters note this shows his plans were subject to external forces rather than personal failure or divine rejection.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.
Cross-references
- Romans 1:13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, how often I planned to come to you (but have been prevented from visiting until now), in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17 Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.