Romans 15:32

that I may come unto you, &c. His coming might be hindered either by violence from "the unbelieving," or by revivals of controversy and prejudice among "the saints;" and the latter would also grievously mar the "joy" of his visit to Rome when at length that visit was made. Here again the event forms a remarkable commentary. St Paul waspermitted to come "with joy" (see Acts 28:15-16, and cp. Philippians 1:12; Philippians 1:18,) to Rome, and to spend there a time of even unusual opportunity and influence; but the unforeseen circumstances of his imprisonmentwere to lead to this.

"Thus God grants prayer, but in His love

Makes times and ways His own."

by the will of God As exercised in answer to your prayer.

may with you be refreshed Lit. may with you repose; (same word as 1 Corinthians 16:18; 2 Corinthians 7:13;) a beautiful metaphor for the refreshment of holy intercourse in the midst of toil and care. Cp. Romans 1:12. The "repose" would come in "the mutual communication of faith, inner experiences, love, hope, &c." (Meyer.)