Romans 1:10

Verse 10. Making request. It was his earnest desire to see them, and he presented the subject before God. If by any means. This shows the earnest desire which he had to see them, and implies that he had designed it, and had been hindered. See Ro 1:13. Now at length. He had purposed it a long time, but had been hindered, he doubtless cherished this purpose for years. The expressions in the Greek imply an earnest wish that this long-cherished purpose might be accomplished before long. A prosperous journey. A safe, pleasant journey. It is right to regard all success in travelling as depending on God, and to pray for success and safety from danger.