place Evidently in the sense of opportunity.

parts regions. Same word as 2 Corinthians 11:10; Galatians 1:21. He means, probably, in a large sense, Roman Europe east of the Adriatic; in which he had now "fulfilled" the Gospel.

a great desire The Gr. is the word that would be used of homesickness, or the like affectionate longings. See Romans 1:11.

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