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and I pray that now at last by God&#8217s will the way may be opened for me to come to you. <a href="/nlt/romans/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> One of the things I always pray for is the opportunity, God willing, to come at last to see you. <a href="/esv/romans/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will I may now at last succeed in coming to you. <a href="/bsb/romans/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you. <a href="/blb/romans/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> always upon my prayers imploring, if perhaps now at last by the will of God I will make a prosperous journey to come to you. <a href="/kjv/romans/1.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/romans/1.htm">New King James Version</a> making request if, by some means, now at last I may find a way in the will of God to come to you. <a href="/nasb_/romans/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> always in my prayers requesting if perhaps now, at last by the will of God, I will succeed in coming to you. <a href="/nasb/romans/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> always in my prayers making request, if perhaps now at last by the will of God I may succeed in coming to you. <a href="/nasb77/romans/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> always in my prayers making request, if perhaps now at last by the will of God I may succeed in coming to you. <a href="/lsb/romans/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> always in my prayers earnestly asking, if perhaps now at last by the will of God I may succeed in coming to you. <a href="/amp/romans/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> in my prayers; always pleading that somehow, by God’s will, I may now at last come to you. <a href="/csb/romans/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> always asking in my prayers that if it is somehow in God’s will, I may now at last succeed in coming to you. <a href="/hcsb/romans/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> always asking in my prayers that if it is somehow in God&#8217s will, I may now at last succeed in coming to you. <a href="/asv/romans/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> making request, if by any means now at length I may be prospered by the will of God to come unto you. <a href="/cev/romans/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> In all my prayers, I ask God to make it possible for me to visit you. <a href="/erv/romans/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> making request, if by any means now at length I may be prospered by the will of God to come unto you. <a href="/gwt/romans/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> every time I pray. I ask that somehow God will now at last make it possible for me to visit you. <a href="/gnt/romans/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> every time I pray. I ask that God in his good will may at last make it possible for me to visit you now. <a href="/isv/romans/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> in my prayers at all times, asking that somehow by God's will I may at last succeed in coming to you. <a href="/msb/romans/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God?s will I may succeed in coming to you. <a href="/net/romans/1.htm">NET Bible</a> and I always ask in my prayers, if perhaps now at last I may succeed in visiting you according to the will of God. <a href="/nheb/romans/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> always in my prayers, requesting, if by any means now at last I may succeed by the will of God to come to you. <a href="/wbt/romans/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Making request (if by any means now at length I may have a prosperous journey by the will of God) to come to you. <a href="/wey/romans/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> always in my prayers entreating that now, at length, if such be His will, the way may by some means be made clear for me to come to you. <a href="/web/romans/1.htm">World English Bible</a> requesting, if by any means now at last I may be prospered by the will of God to come to you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> always in my prayers imploring, if by any means now at length I will have a prosperous journey, by the will of God, to come to you, <a href="/blb/romans/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> always upon my prayers imploring, if perhaps now at last by the will of God I will make a prosperous journey to come to you. <a href="/ylt/romans/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> always in my prayers beseeching, if by any means now at length I shall have a prosperous journey, by the will of God, to come unto you, <a href="/slt/romans/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> If in any way I shall be prospered on my way in the will of God to come to you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Always in my prayers making request, if by any means now at length I may have a prosperous journey, by the will of God, to come unto you. <a href="/cpdv/romans/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> always in my prayers, pleading that in some way, at some time, I may have a prosperous journey, within the will of God, to come to you. <a href="/nabre/romans/1.htm">New American Bible</a> always asking in my prayers that somehow by God’s will I may at last find my way clear to come to you. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> asking that by God’s will I may somehow at last succeed in coming to you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Beseeching that, if the way is open to me by the will of God, I may come to you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And I seek favor, that from now on, a way may be opened to me in the will of God that I may come to you,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> always in my prayers making request, that, if possible, I may at length have a prosperous journey, by the will of God to come to you. <a href="/godbey/romans/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> praying, if by any means I shall be prospered in the will of God to come to you. <a href="/haweis/romans/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> always in my prayers entreating that haply now at last I may have a prosperous journey by the will of God, to come to you. <a href="/mace/romans/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> if it be God's will, that I might now at length have the happiness of coming to you. <a href="/wey/romans/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> always in my prayers entreating that now, at length, if such be His will, the way may by some means be made clear for me to come to you. <a href="/worrell/romans/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> making request, if by any means now at length, I may be prospered by the will of God to come to you. <a href="/worsley/romans/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> intreating if I may now at length have a prosperous journey by the will of God, to come unto you. <a href="/parallel/romans/1-10.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=77" 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/1.htm">Paul's Desire to Visit Rome</a> …9God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you 10<a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4335.htm" title="4335: proseuchōn (N-GFP) -- From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory.">prayers</a> <a href="/greek/3842.htm" title="3842: pantote (Adv) -- Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.">at all times,</a> <a href="/greek/1189.htm" title="1189: deomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition.">asking</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/greek/4459.htm" title="4459: pōs (Adv) -- Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!"></a> <a href="/greek/2235.htm" title="2235: ēdē (Adv) -- Already; now at length, now after all this waiting. Apparently from e and de; even now.">now</a> <a href="/greek/4218.htm" title="4218: pote (Adv) -- At one time or other, at some time, formerly. From the base of pou and te; indefinite adverb, at some time, ever.">at last</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.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God’s</a> <a href="/greek/2307.htm" title="2307: thelēmati (N-DNS) -- An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.">will</a> <a href="/greek/2137.htm" title="2137: euodōthēsomai (V-FIP-1S) -- From a compound of eu and hodos; to help on the road, i.e. succeed in reaching; figuratively, to succeed in business affairs.">I may succeed</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: elthein (V-ANA) -- To come, go. ">in coming</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.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> 11For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,…<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="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:10-11</a> Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith. / Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you. <a href="/2_timothy/1-3.htm">2 Timothy 1:3-4</a> I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers. / Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. <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/1-4.htm">Philippians 1:4</a> In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy, <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="/james/4-15.htm">James 4:15</a> Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” <a href="/acts/18-21.htm">Acts 18:21</a> But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-19.htm">1 Corinthians 4:19</a> But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord is willing, and then I will find out not only what these arrogant people are saying, but what power they have. <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9</a> For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, <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="/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/12-14.htm">2 Corinthians 12:14</a> See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">2 Corinthians 13:1</a> This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” <a href="/1_samuel/1-17.htm">1 Samuel 1:17</a> “Go in peace,” Eli replied, “and may the God of Israel grant the petition you have asked of Him.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come to you.request.<a href="/romans/15-22.htm">Romans 15:22-24,30-32</a> For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you… <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a> Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:18</a> Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.a prosperous.<a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a> After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.<a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Acts 27:1-28:31</a> And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band… by the will.<a href="/acts/18-21.htm">Acts 18:21</a> But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.<a href="/acts/21-14.htm">Acts 21:14</a> And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-19.htm">1 Corinthians 4:19</a> But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/1-9.htm">Always</a> <a href="/acts/16-9.htm">Beseeching</a> <a href="/acts/25-27.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/acts/19-31.htm">Entreating</a> <a href="/romans/1-7.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/27-10.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/acts/28-25.htm">Last</a> <a href="/acts/27-18.htm">Making</a> <a href="/acts/28-26.htm">Means</a> <a href="/acts/17-27.htm">Perhaps</a> <a href="/romans/1-9.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/acts/12-24.htm">Prospered</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-12.htm">Prosperous</a> <a href="/acts/27-34.htm">Request</a> <a href="/acts/25-15.htm">Requesting</a> <a href="/acts/27-12.htm">Somehow</a> <a href="/luke/13-24.htm">Succeed</a> <a href="/romans/1-9.htm">Times</a> <a href="/romans/1-6.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/7-5.htm">Always</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Beseeching</a> <a href="/romans/1-19.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">Entreating</a> <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-9.htm">Last</a> <a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Making</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Means</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Perhaps</a> <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">Prospered</a> <a href="/genesis/24-21.htm">Prosperous</a> <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Request</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">Requesting</a> <a href="/romans/11-14.htm">Somehow</a> <a href="/romans/9-31.htm">Succeed</a> <a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Times</a> <a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 1</div>1. <a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Paul commends his calling to the Romans;</a> 9. <a href="/romans/1-9.htm">and his desire to come to them.</a> 16. <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">What his gospel is.</a> 18. <a href="/romans/1-18.htm">God is angry with sin.</a> 21. <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">What were the sins of mankind.</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/1.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/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>in my prayers at all times Paul emphasizes the importance of constant prayer, reflecting a life devoted to communication with God. This aligns with <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17</a>, where believers are encouraged to "pray without ceasing." The phrase suggests a disciplined spiritual life, where prayer is not sporadic but a regular practice. In the cultural context of the early church, prayer was a communal and individual act, vital for spiritual growth and guidance.asking that now at last Paul's request indicates a persistent desire, showing that he has been praying for this opportunity for some time. This persistence in prayer is reminiscent of Jesus' teaching in <a href="/luke/18.htm">Luke 18:1-8</a>, where the parable of the persistent widow illustrates the importance of continual prayer. The phrase "at last" suggests a culmination of hope and anticipation, reflecting Paul's deep longing to visit the Roman believers.by God’s will Paul acknowledges the sovereignty of God in his plans, demonstrating submission to divine authority. This reflects the biblical principle found in <a href="/james/4-15.htm">James 4:15</a>, where believers are encouraged to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." The phrase underscores the belief that God's will is paramount, and human plans must align with divine purposes.I may succeed in coming to you Paul's desire to visit Rome is not merely personal but is driven by his mission to spread the Gospel. The historical context reveals that Rome was a significant center of influence in the ancient world, and Paul’s visit would have strategic importance for the spread of Christianity. This journey is later fulfilled in <a href="/acts/28.htm">Acts 28</a>, where Paul finally arrives in Rome, albeit as a prisoner, showing that God's plans may unfold in unexpected ways.<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, expressing his desire to visit the believers in Rome. 2. <a href="/topical/r/roman_christians.htm">Roman Christians</a> The recipients of the letter, a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers in Rome. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The sovereign being whose will Paul seeks in his plans to visit Rome. 4. <a href="/topical/p/prayer.htm">Prayer</a> The means by which Paul communicates his desires and seeks God's will. 5. <a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a> The capital of the Roman Empire, a significant city for the spread of Christianity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_prayer.htm">The Importance of Prayer</a> Paul’s example shows that prayer should be a constant part of our lives, especially when seeking God’s guidance. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_will.htm">Seeking God’s Will</a> Like Paul, we should prioritize God’s will over our own desires, trusting His timing and plans. <a href="/topical/d/desire_for_fellowship.htm">Desire for Fellowship</a> Paul’s longing to visit the Roman Christians highlights the value of Christian fellowship and mutual encouragement. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_prayer.htm">Perseverance in Prayer</a> Paul’s persistent prayers remind us to be steadfast and patient in our requests to God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God’s Sovereignty</a> Recognizing God’s control over our plans can bring peace and assurance as we navigate life’s uncertainties.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 1</a> <a href="/q/why_does_prayer_not_heal_amputees.htm">Why does prayer not heal amputees?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'raise_him_up'.htm">How can I engage in a guided Christian prayer?</a> <a href="/q/who_wrote_the_book_of_romans.htm">Who is the author of the Book of Romans?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_sinner's_prayer.htm">What is the Sinner's Prayer?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) If by any means now at length.--Note this accumulation of particles, denoting the earnestness of his desire. "All this time I have been longing to come to you, and now at last I hope that it may be put in my power."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Always (to be connected with δεόμενος following, not, as in the Authorized Version, with the preceding μνείαν ποιοῦμαι) in my prayers making request, if by any means now at length (in some way at length some day) I may be prospered to come unto you. The word εὐοδωθησόμαι, translated in the Authorized Version, "have a prosperous journey," though rightly so rendered with regard to its etymology and original meaning, does not necessarily imply being prospered in a journey. It was commonly used to denote being prospered generally (cf. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">1 Corinthians 16:2</a>; <a href="/3_john/1-2.htm">3 John 1:2</a>). <a href="/commentaries/romans/1-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>in ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. prayers προσευχῶν (proseuchōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4335.htm">Strong's 4335: </a> From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory. at all times, πάντοτε (pantote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3842.htm">Strong's 3842: </a> Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times. asking δεόμενος (deomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1189.htm">Strong's 1189: </a> To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition. that εἴ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. now ἤδη (ēdē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2235.htm">Strong's 2235: </a> Already; now at length, now after all this waiting. Apparently from e and de; even now. at last ποτὲ (pote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4218.htm">Strong's 4218: </a> At one time or other, at some time, formerly. From the base of pou and te; indefinite adverb, at some time, ever. by 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. God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. will θελήματι (thelēmati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2307.htm">Strong's 2307: </a> An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. I may succeed εὐοδωθήσομαι (euodōthēsomai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2137.htm">Strong's 2137: </a> From a compound of eu and hodos; to help on the road, i.e. succeed in reaching; figuratively, to succeed in business affairs. in coming ἐλθεῖν (elthein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. you. ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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