Romans 1:10

10 in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God’s will the way may be opened for me to come to you.

Romans 1:10 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.
English Standard Version (ESV)
10 always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God's will I may now at last succeed in coming to you.
New Living Translation (NLT)
10 One of the things I always pray for is the opportunity, God willing, to come at last to see you.
The Message Bible (MSG)
10 in my prayers, which is practically all the time, I ask him to clear the way for me to come and see you.
American Standard Version (ASV)
10 making request, if by any means now at length I may be prospered by the will of God to come unto you.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
10 every time I pray. I ask that somehow God will now at last make it possible for me to visit you.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
10 always asking in my prayers that if it is somehow in God's will, I may now at last succeed in coming to you.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
10 in my prayers. I pray that now at last it may be God's plan to open the way for me to visit you.

Romans 1:10 Meaning and Commentary

Romans 1:10

Making request, if by any means now at length
A principal thing, which be incessantly and importunately requested at the throne of grace, was, that he might have an opportunity of coming to them; that God in his providence would open a way for him; and that he might have a safe and comfortable journey in a very little time; all which he submits to the will of God, as a good man ought to do; and which he thus expresses,

I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God, to come unto
you;
see ( James 4:13 James 4:14 ) .

Romans 1:10 In-Context

8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.
9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you
10 in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God’s will the way may be opened for me to come to you.
11 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong—
12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.

Cross References 3

  • 1. 1 Samuel 12:23; S Luke 18:1; S Acts 1:14; Ephesians 1:16; Philippians 1:4; Colossians 1:9; 2 Thessalonians 1:11; 2 Timothy 1:3; Philemon 4
  • 2. S Acts 18:21
  • 3. ver 13; Romans 15:32
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