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

At times God had changed Paul's plans (Acts 16:6). At others times unruly people forced. turn of events (Romans 17:10). In addition, Paul had spent his time preaching in regions where no preacher had gone before (Romans 15:18). Other, very important work had kept him from Rome.

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