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Romans 15:22

What does Romans 15:22 mean?

A plain-English look at Romans 15:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Romans 15:22 means

Because of his commitment to pioneer ministry, Paul was often hindered from coming to Rome. His absence was not indifference but the result of pressing obligations to preach where Christ was not yet known. The Roman church should read his delay in light of his calling. Sometimes good desires must wait while urgent gospel needs take precedence. Paul’s transparency about these hindrances fosters understanding and prepares his readers to welcome his eventual visit as part of a larger missionary purpose.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

For which reason I was frequently kept from coming to you:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Wherefore, also, I was hindered many times from coming unto you,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For which cause also, I was hindered very much from coming to you and have been kept away till now.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Wherefore also I have been often hindered from coming to you.

Context

After rooting his strategy in Scripture (v.21), Paul explains the practical outcome (v.22): repeated obstacles kept him from Rome. This paves the way for a shift in verses 23–24, where he finally has space to visit and hopes to do so on his way to Spain, with the Romans’ help. The narrative moves from past restraints to present openness, inviting the church into partnership with his forward mission.

v.21but, as it is written, They shall see, to whom no tidings of him came, And they who have not heard shall understand.

v.22This passage

v.23but now, having no more any place in these regions, and having these many years a longing to come unto you,

Cross references

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

  • Romans 1:13

    And I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you (and was hindered hitherto), that I might have some fruit in you also, even as in the rest of the Gentiles.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:17

    But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire:

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