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<a href="/nkjv/romans/15.htm">New King James Version</a> But now no longer having a place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come to you, <a href="/nasb_/romans/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> but now, with no further place for me in these regions, and since I have had for many years a longing to come to you <a href="/nasb/romans/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> but now, with no further place for me in these regions, and since I have had for many years a longing to come to you <a href="/nasb77/romans/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> but now, with no further place for me in these regions, and since I have had for many years a longing to come to you <a href="/lsb/romans/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> but now, with no further place for me in these regions, and since I have had for many years a longing to come to you <a href="/amp/romans/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But now, with no further place for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you— <a href="/csb/romans/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But now I no longer have any work to do in these regions, and I have strongly desired for many years to come to you <a href="/hcsb/romans/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But now I no longer have any work to do in these provinces, and I have strongly desired for many years to come to you <a href="/asv/romans/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> but now, having no more any place in these regions, and having these many years a longing to come unto you, <a href="/cev/romans/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Now there is nothing left for me to do in this part of the world, and for years I have wanted to visit you. <a href="/erv/romans/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> but now, having no more any place in these regions, and having these many years a longing to come unto you, <a href="/gwt/romans/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But now I have no new opportunities for work in this region. For many years I have wanted to visit you. <a href="/gnt/romans/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> But now that I have finished my work in these regions and since I have been wanting for so many years to come to see you, <a href="/isv/romans/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> But now, having no further opportunities in these regions, I want to come to you, as I've desired to do for many years. <a href="/msb/romans/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you, <a href="/net/romans/15.htm">NET Bible</a> But now there is nothing more to keep me in these regions, and I have for many years desired to come to you <a href="/nheb/romans/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but now, no longer having any place in these regions, and having these many years a longing to come to you, <a href="/wbt/romans/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come to you; <a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But now, as there is no more unoccupied ground in this part of the world, and I have for years past been eager to pay you a visit, <a href="/web/romans/15.htm">World English Bible</a> but now, no longer having any place in these regions, and having these many years a longing to come to you, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and now, no longer having place in these parts, and having a longing to come to you for many years, <a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But now, no longer having a place in these regions, and having had a great desire for many years to come to you, <a href="/ylt/romans/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and now, no longer having place in these parts, and having a longing to come unto you for many years, <a href="/slt/romans/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And now having no more place in these climes, and having an anxious desire to come to you from many years.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But now having no more place in these countries, and having a great desire these many years past to come unto you, <a href="/cpdv/romans/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet truly now, having no other destination in these regions, and having already had a great desire to come to you over the past many years, <a href="/nabre/romans/15.htm">New American Bible</a> But now, since I no longer have any opportunity in these regions and since I have desired to come to you for many years, <a href="/nrsvce/romans/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But now, with no further place for me in these regions, I desire, as I have for many years, to come to you<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But now since I have no place in these countries, and as I have been desirous for many years past to come to you, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But now because I have no place in these regions, and I have desired for many years to come to you,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But now, having no longer a place in these regions, and having had for many years a strong desire to come to you, <a href="/godbey/romans/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but now, no longer having a place in these regions, and having an earnest longing for many years to come to you, <a href="/haweis/romans/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> but now having no longer cause to detain me in these regions, and having an earnest desire to come unto you for many years past, <a href="/mace/romans/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but now there being no further occasion for me in these parts, and having had a great desire these many years to visit you; <a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But now, as there is no more unoccupied ground in this part of the world, and I have for years past been eager to pay you a visit, <a href="/worrell/romans/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but now, having no longer any place in these regions; and, having a desire for many years to come to you, <a href="/worsley/romans/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but now having no more to detain me in these parts, and having had a great desire for many years to come to you, when I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: <a href="/parallel/romans/15-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3782" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Paul's Travel Plans</a> 22That is why I have often been hindered from coming to you. 23<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3570.htm" title="3570: Nyni (Adv) -- A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now.">now that</a> <a href="/greek/3371.htm" title="3371: mēketi (Adv) -- No longer, no more. From me and eti; no further.">there are no further</a> <a href="/greek/5117.htm" title="5117: topon (N-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.">opportunities</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">for me</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutois (DPro-DNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2824.htm" title="2824: klimasi (N-DNP) -- A small geographical division, district, or territory. From klino; a slope, i.e. a clime or tract of country.">regions,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">since I have</a> <a href="/greek/1974.htm" title="1974: epipothian (N-AFS) -- Longing, eager desire. From epipotheo; intense longing.">longed</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">for</a> <a href="/greek/2425.htm" title="2425: hikanōn (Adj-GMP) -- From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.">many</a> <a href="/greek/2094.htm" title="2094: etōn (N-GNP) -- A year. Apparently a primary word; a year.">years</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthein (V-ANA) -- To come, go. ">to visit</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> 24I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a> 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.” <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">2 Corinthians 1:15-16</a> Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing. / I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea. <a href="/romans/1-10.htm">Romans 1:10-13</a> in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you. / For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, / that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17-18</a> 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. / For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us. <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a> The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” <a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">2 Timothy 4:6-7</a> For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30-31</a> Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. / Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5-7</a> After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia. / Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. / For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. <a href="/philippians/1-25.htm">Philippians 1:25-26</a> Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, / so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me. <a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Acts 20:22-23</a> And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. / I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12-13</a> Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord, / I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia. <a href="/acts/21-13.htm">Acts 21:13-14</a> Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” / When he would not be dissuaded, we quieted down and said, “The Lord’s will be done.” <a href="/2_corinthians/7-5.htm">2 Corinthians 7:5-7</a> For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within. / But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus, / and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more. <a href="/acts/27-23.htm">Acts 27:23-24</a> For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ <a href="/2_corinthians/11-28.htm">2 Corinthians 11:28-29</a> Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches. / Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with grief?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come to you;and.<a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Romans 15:32</a> That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.<a href="/romans/1-10.htm">Romans 1:10-12</a> Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you… <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:10</a> Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/13-3.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Eager</a> <a href="/romans/15-12.htm">Further</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Great</a> <a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/romans/14-15.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Part</a> <a href="/romans/12-4.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Past</a> <a href="/romans/13-7.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Regions</a> <a href="/romans/3-27.htm">Room</a> <a href="/matthew/12-44.htm">Unoccupied</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Visit</a> <a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Work</a> <a href="/romans/12-18.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/16-1.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">Eager</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-16.htm">Further</a> <a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-10.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Past</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-3.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-16.htm">Regions</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-16.htm">Room</a> <a href="/judges/5-6.htm">Unoccupied</a> <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Visit</a> <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Work</a> <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 15</div>1. <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">The strong must bear with the weak.</a> 2. <a href="/romans/15-2.htm">We must not please ourselves;</a> 3. <a href="/romans/15-3.htm">for Christ did not so;</a> 7. <a href="/romans/15-7.htm">but receive one another, as Christ did us all;</a> 8. <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">both Jews and Gentiles;</a> 15. <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Paul excuses his writing;</a> 28. <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">and promises to see them;</a> 30. <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">and requests their prayers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions Paul is writing to the Roman Christians from Corinth, during his third missionary journey. The "regions" he refers to are likely the areas of Macedonia and Achaia, where he has been ministering. Paul has been diligent in spreading the Gospel throughout these areas, fulfilling his mission to preach where Christ was not known. This reflects his strategy of planting churches in key cities and then moving on, trusting local believers to continue the work. His statement indicates a sense of completion in his mission there, aligning with his calling as an apostle to the Gentiles.and since I have longed for many years to visit you Paul's desire to visit Rome is longstanding, as he mentions earlier in the letter (<a href="/romans/1-10.htm">Romans 1:10-13</a>). Rome, being the heart of the Roman Empire, was a strategic location for the spread of Christianity. His longing to visit is not just personal but also missional, as he seeks to impart spiritual gifts and strengthen the believers there. This longing also reflects the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities, despite geographical distances. Paul's desire to visit Rome is eventually fulfilled, though under different circumstances than he might have planned, as he arrives as a prisoner (<a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Acts 28:16</a>). This phrase highlights the theme of God's sovereignty in the plans and desires of His servants.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle and author of the letter to the Romans. He is expressing his travel plans and his desire to visit the believers in Rome. 2. <a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a> The capital of the Roman Empire and the destination Paul longs to visit. It was a significant center for early Christianity. 3. <a href="/topical/r/regions.htm">Regions</a> Refers to the areas where Paul has already preached the Gospel, likely including parts of Asia Minor and Greece. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The community of believers in Rome to whom Paul is writing. They are a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile Christians. 5. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_missionary_journeys.htm">Paul's Missionary Journeys</a> The broader context of Paul's travels to spread the Gospel, which informs his statement about having no further place in these regions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_longing.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Longing</a> Paul’s desire to visit Rome reflects a deep spiritual longing to connect with fellow believers. We should cultivate a similar longing for fellowship and mutual encouragement in our faith communities. <a href="/topical/c/completing_the_mission.htm">Completing the Mission</a> Paul’s statement about having no further place in these regions indicates his commitment to completing the work God has given him. We should strive to fulfill our God-given missions with diligence and perseverance. <a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_and_plans.htm">God’s Timing and Plans</a> Despite his long-standing desire, Paul had to wait for God’s timing to visit Rome. This teaches us patience and trust in God’s perfect timing for our plans and desires. <a href="/topical/t/the_global_vision_of_the_gospel.htm">The Global Vision of the Gospel</a> Paul’s travels and his desire to visit Rome demonstrate the global vision of the Gospel. We are called to have a heart for missions and to support the spread of the Gospel worldwide. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_encouragement_in_the_church.htm">The Role of Encouragement in the Church</a> Paul’s longing to visit the Roman believers underscores the importance of encouragement and support within the body of Christ. We should actively seek to encourage and build up one another in our faith journeys.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 15</a> <a href="/q/why_no_non-christian_witnesses_to_resurrection.htm">Why does Jesus' resurrection have no contemporary witnesses outside Christian texts?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_opposites_reveal_truths_in_scripture.htm">How do opposites reveal deeper truths in scripture?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_paul_do_between_journeys_3_and_4.htm">What did Paul do between his third and fourth journeys?</a> <a href="/q/can_ldrs_succeed.htm">Can long-distance relationships succeed?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) But now having no more place.--The work had been finished, so far as the Apostle was concerned, in Asia Minor, Macedonia, and Greece. The churches had been founded, and fairly set going; and now he felt it his duty to go on to new fields, his duty in this respect also falling in with his wishes, as it would bring him to Rome.Place.--Room for (new) working. The whole. ground had been already occupied.Parts.--A peculiar word from which our word "climate" is derived. The original idea appears to be the slope or inclination of the earth from the equator towards the pole. Hence a "zone" or "region." The same word occurs in <a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm" title="As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.">2Corinthians 11:10</a>; <a href="/galatians/1-21.htm" title="Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;">Galatians 1:21</a>. <a href="/commentaries/romans/15-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. now that Νυνὶ (Nyni) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3570.htm">Strong's 3570: </a> A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now. [there are] no further μηκέτι (mēketi) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3371.htm">Strong's 3371: </a> No longer, no more. From me and eti; no further. opportunities τόπον (topon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. for me ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. these τούτοις (toutois) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. regions, κλίμασι (klimasi) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2824.htm">Strong's 2824: </a> A small geographical division, district, or territory. From klino; a slope, i.e. a 'clime' or tract of country. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. since I have ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. longed ἐπιποθίαν (epipothian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1974.htm">Strong's 1974: </a> Longing, eager desire. From epipotheo; intense longing. for ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. many ἱκανῶν (hikanōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2425.htm">Strong's 2425: </a> From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit. years ἐτῶν (etōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2094.htm">Strong's 2094: </a> A year. Apparently a primary word; a year. to visit ἐλθεῖν (elthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/15-23.htm">NT Letters: Romans 15:23 But now no longer having any place (Rom. 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