Romans 15:23

But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you,

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul addresses the Roman church from his eastern Mediterranean base, marking a transition in his itinerary after years of being prevented from visiting them.

The words — μηκέτι (mēketi) means "no longer" and τόπον (topon) means "a place," which combine to state literally that Paul no longer has a geographical field to occupy in the current region.

The thread — The pattern of delayed travel and redirected routes appears in Romans 1:10 and Acts 19:21, where Paul records both divine hindrances and subsequent Spirit-led resolutions to move through Macedonia and Achaia toward new territories.

Why it lands — It demands that a reader treat closed missionary doors as concrete operational realities and immediately prepare to offer or receive practical logistical support for the next phase of the work.

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The Greek words

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King James Version

But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;

Cross-references

Romans 15:32 so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
Acts 19:21 After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”
Romans 1:10 in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you.
Romans 15:29 I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
1 Thessalonians 3:10 Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.
2 Timothy 1:4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.