Matthew Poole and continuators on Romans 1:13

13. Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

He prevents a Cavil; they might say, If Paul hath such a longing Desire to see us, Why doth he not come to us? To this he Answers, It was not for want of Will or Affection; for he often intended and attempted it.

Either by Satan, as 1 Thes. 2.18. or by the Holy Spirit; otherwise disposing of him, as Act. 6.6.7. Rom. 15.22, 23. It is possible that he might be hindred also by his own Infirmities, or by others Necessities and Entreaties, Act. 10. ult. and 16.15. and 28.14.

i. e. of my [illegible: 1 letter]inistry and Calling, as the Apostle of the Uncircumcision. He hoped the Gospel he should Preach among them, would have good Success, and bring forth Fruit in them, as it had done in other Churches of the Gentiles, vid▪ Col. 1.6.

Marginal references: Or, in you ▪