Romans 15:22
For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.
Cross-reference
Romans 1:13 reveals the same hindrance — Paul's repeated attempts to visit Rome were blocked, echoing the delay mentioned here.
Romans 1:10 records Paul's prayer for a successful visit to Rome — revealing the underlying desire that contrasts with the ongoing hindrance here.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Paul explicitly says Satan hindered his visit — a direct parallel to the 'hindered' language here, revealing a common obstacle.
Acts 28:16 records Paul's actual arrival in Rome — the fulfillment of the desire hindered in this verse.
Acts 27:1 recounts the later journey to Rome — contrasting the earlier hindrances mentioned here, showing Paul’s plan finally realized.
1 Thessalonians 2:17 describes Paul's longing to visit another church despite being separated — parallels his hindered plans for Rome here.