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Romans 1:10

What does Romans 1:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Romans 1:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Romans 1:10 means

Paul specifically prays that, by God’s will, he might finally succeed in coming to Rome. He longs to visit, but he seeks God’s timing and guidance, not forcing his own plans. “Prospered” signals that open doors and safe paths are God’s gift. This models dependence: even apostolic desires must be shaped by providence. Paul’s plans have been delayed, yet he keeps asking, trusting that God orders his steps. His request is not for comfort but for ministry, as the next verses show. The emphasis on God’s will guards against presumption and highlights Paul’s submission to the Lord he serves.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

making request, if by any means now at length I may be prospered by the will of God to come unto you.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

making request, if by any means now at length I may be prospered by the will of God to come unto you.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And that I am ever making prayers that God will give me a good journey to you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

always beseeching at my prayers, if any way now at least I may be prospered by the will ofGod to come to you.

Context

After affirming constant prayer (v.9), Paul discloses its aim (v.10): to come to Rome by God’s will. Verses 11–12 will state why he wants to come—mutual edification and strengthening. Verse 13 will note prior hindrances and his desire for fruit among them. Thus, Paul moves from devotion (v.9) to petition (v.10) to purpose (vv.11–12), weaving together his heart for the Romans and his theology of God’s providence.

v.9For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you, always in my prayers

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v.11For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 15:22

    Wherefore also I was hindered these many times from coming to you:

  • Acts 21:14

    And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:19

    But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will; and I will know, not the word of them that are puffed up, but the power.

  • James 4:15

    For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall both live, and do this or that.

  • Philippians 4:6

    In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

  • Philemon 1:22

    But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you.

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