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href="/bsb/romans/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />This is why I have often been hindered from coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />In fact, my visit to you has been delayed so long because I have been preaching in these places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />This is the reason why I have so often been hindered from coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />That is why I have often been hindered from coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore also I have been hindered many <i>times</i> to come to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For this reason I also have been much hindered from coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For this reason I have often been prevented from coming to you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For this reason I have often been prevented from coming to you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For this reason I have often been hindered from coming to you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For this reason I have often been prevented from coming to you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />This [goal—my commitment to this principle] is the reason why I have often been prevented from coming to you [in Rome].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />That is why I have been prevented many times from coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />That is why I have been prevented many times from coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Wherefore also I was hindered these many times from coming to you:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />My work has always kept me from coming to see you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Wherefore also I was hindered these many times from coming to you:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This is what has so often kept me from visiting you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And so I have been prevented many times from coming to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />This is why I have so often been hindered from coming to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />That is why I have often been hindered from coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />This is the reason I was often hindered from coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore also I was hindered these many times from coming to you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And it is really this which has again and again prevented my coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore also I was hindered these many times from coming to you, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For this reason, also, I was hindered many times from coming to you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore also I have been hindered many <i>times</i> to come to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Wherefore, also, I was hindered many times from coming unto you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Wherefore also I was hindered in many things from coming to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For which cause also I was hindered very much from coming to you, and have been kept away till now. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Because of this also, I was greatly hindered in coming to you, and I have been prevented until the present time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />That is why I have so often been prevented from coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />This is the reason that I have so often been hindered from coming to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />This is the reason why I have been many times prevented from coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Because of this I was hindered many times when I would have come to you.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For which reason, also, I have been often hindered from coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore indeed I was hindered much from coming unto you:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore also I have found many things to hinder me from coming to you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />This has chiefly hindred me from coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And it is really this which has again and again prevented my coming to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore, also, I was being hindered many times from coming to you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And thus I have been much hindered from coming to you:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/15-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3777" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Paul the Minister to the Gentiles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>Rather, as it is written: “Those who were not told about Him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.” <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1352.htm" title="1352: Dio (Conj) -- Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.">That is why</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1465.htm" title="1465: enekoptomēn (V-IIM/P-1S) -- To interrupt, hinder. From en and kopto; to cut into, i.e. impede, detain.">I have often been hindered</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polla (Adj-ANP) -- Much, many; often. "></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. ">from 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> </span> <span class="reftext">23</span>But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:18</a></span><br />For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Romans 1:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">2 Corinthians 1:15-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-6.htm">Acts 16:6-7</a></span><br />After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia. / And when they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not permit them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Acts 20:1-3</a></span><br />When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. / After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, / where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12-13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Acts 28:16</a></span><br />When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-5.htm">1 Corinthians 16:5-9</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-4.htm">Acts 21:4</a></span><br />We sought out the disciples in Tyre and stayed with them seven days. Through the Spirit they kept telling Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-1.htm">Acts 27:1</a></span><br />When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-21.htm">Acts 18:21</a></span><br />But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Acts 15:36</a></span><br />Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-4.htm">Acts 13:4</a></span><br />So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.</p><p class="hdg">I have.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Romans 1:13</a></b></br> Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17,18</a></b></br> But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire… </p><p class="hdg">much.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/15-17.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/acts/26-11.htm">Frequently</a> <a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Hindered</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Often</a> <a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Prevented</a> <a href="/romans/13-6.htm">Really</a> <a href="/romans/15-17.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Times</a> <a href="/romans/15-7.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">Frequently</a> <a href="/galatians/5-7.htm">Hindered</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-25.htm">Often</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Prevented</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">Really</a> <a href="/romans/16-19.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Times</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-21.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-1.htm">The strong must bear with the weak.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-2.htm">We must not please ourselves;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-3.htm">for Christ did not so;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-7.htm">but receive one another, as Christ did us all;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-8.htm">both Jews and Gentiles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Paul excuses his writing;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-28.htm">and promises to see them;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-30.htm">and requests their prayers.</a></span><br></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'; 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His commitment to this mission is the reason for his actions and decisions. It highlights the apostolic priority of spreading the Gospel to unreached areas, aligning with the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>.<p><b>I have often been hindered</b><br>Paul's missionary journeys were frequently met with obstacles, both spiritual and physical. The word "hindered" suggests divine providence and the reality of spiritual warfare, as seen in <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:18</a> where Paul mentions Satan hindering him. This reflects the challenges faced by early Christians in spreading the Gospel, including opposition from both Jewish and Gentile communities.<p><b>from coming to you</b><br>Paul's desire to visit the Roman believers is evident throughout the epistle (<a href="/romans/1-11.htm">Romans 1:11-13</a>). Rome was a significant center of power and culture, and the church there was influential. His inability to visit earlier underscores the strategic importance of his mission work elsewhere. This also reflects the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities and Paul's role in strengthening and unifying the church across different regions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Romans, Paul is a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a></b><br>The capital of the Roman Empire, Rome was a significant city for early Christians. Paul expresses his desire to visit the believers there.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/missionary_journeys.htm">Missionary Journeys</a></b><br>Paul's travels to spread the Gospel, which often led to him being delayed or hindered in his plans due to various circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing.htm">Divine Timing</a></b><br>Understand that God's timing is perfect, even when our plans are delayed. Trust that He has a purpose for every hindrance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_ministry.htm">Perseverance in Ministry</a></b><br>Like Paul, remain committed to your mission despite obstacles. Use delays as opportunities for growth and preparation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Recognize that spiritual forces can oppose our efforts to serve God. Equip yourself with prayer and the Word to stand firm.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/flexibility_in_plans.htm">Flexibility in Plans</a></b><br>Be open to God's redirection. Sometimes our plans are hindered to align us with His greater purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>Seek and offer support within the Christian community during times of hindrance. Encourage one another in faith and perseverance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_wide_gate_to_destruction.htm">Am I the one, Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_path_to_follow_the_lord.htm">What is the secret knowledge revealed in Adam's vision?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'not_under_the_law'_mean.htm">What does 'not under the law' mean for Christians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_paul's_plans_in_corinthians_differ_from_acts.htm">In 2 Corinthians 1:15–17, Paul explains changes to his travel plans—why do these details seem at odds with the account in Acts, suggesting possible inconsistencies?</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>(22) <span class= "bld">For which cause also.</span>--And just because I was so anxious to preach the gospel in new regions, and to finish what I had begun there, I have been prevented from coming to you sooner.<p><span class= "bld">Much.</span>--<span class= "ital">These many times; so often.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/15-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">That is why</span><br /><span class="grk">Διὸ</span> <span class="translit">(Dio)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1352.htm">Strong's 1352: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I have often been hindered</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνεκοπτόμην</span> <span class="translit">(enekoptomēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1465.htm">Strong's 1465: </a> </span><span class="str2">To interrupt, hinder. From en and kopto; to cut into, i.e. impede, detain.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from coming</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλθεῖν</span> <span class="translit">(elthein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come, go. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">πρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(pros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> </span><span class="str2">To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you.</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hymas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/15-22.htm">Romans 15:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/15-22.htm">Romans 15:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/15-22.htm">Romans 15:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/15-22.htm">Romans 15:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/15-22.htm">Romans 15:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/15-22.htm">Romans 15:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/15-22.htm">Romans 15:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/15-22.htm">Romans 15:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/15-22.htm">Romans 15:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/15-22.htm">Romans 15:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/15-22.htm">NT Letters: Romans 15:22 Therefore also I was hindered these many (Rom. 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