Rom 1:10-15 | RWP | e4.org | If by any means now at length ( ε πως ηδη ποτε ). A condition of the first class in the form of an indirect question (aim) or elliptical condition like (Robertson, Grammar , p. 1024). Note the four particles together to express Paul's feelings of emotion that now at length somehow it may really come true. I may be prospered ( ευοδωθησομα ). First future passive indicative of ευοδοω for which verb see on . By the will of God ( εν τω θεληματ του θεου ). Paul's way lay "in" God's will.

‏ Romans 1:10-15

If by any means now at length ( ε πως ηδη ποτε ). A condition of the first class in the form of an indirect question (aim) or elliptical condition like Ac 27:12 (Robertson, Grammar, p. 1024). Note the four particles together to express Paul's feelings of emotion that now at length somehow it may really come true.

I may be prospered ( ευοδωθησομα ). First future passive indicative of ευοδοω for which verb see on 1Co 16:2.

By the will of God ( εν τω θεληματ του θεου ). Paul's way lay "in" God's will.

Impart ( μεταδω ). Second aorist active subjunctive of μεταδιδωμ, to share with one. See on Lu 3:11; 1Th 2:8.

To the end ye may be established ( εις το στηριχθηνα υμας ). Final clause (common in Paul) with εις το and the first aorist passive infinitive of στηριζω for which verb see on Lu 22:32; 1Th 3:3, 13.

That is ( τουτο δε εστιν ). "An explanatory correction" (Denney). The δε should not be ignored. Instead of saying that he had a spiritual gift for them, he wishes to add that they also have one for him.

That I with you may be comforted ( συνπαρακληθηνα εν υμιν ). "My being comforted in you ( εν υμιν ) together ( συν- ) with you," a mutual blessing to each party (you and me).

Oftentimes I purposed ( πολλακις προεθεμην ). Second aorist middle of προτιθημ, old verb to place, to propose to oneself, in N.T. only here, 3:25; Eph 1:9. See Ac 19:21 for this purpose.

And was hindered ( κα εκωλυθην ). "But was hindered," adversative use of κα.

That I might have some fruit ( ινα τινα καρπον σχω ). Second aorist (ingressive), active of εχω, to have, and here means "might get (ingressive aorist) some fruit."

On

debtor ( οφειλετης ) see Ga 5:3.

Both to Greeks and to Barbarians ( Hελλησιν τε κα βαρβαροις ). The whole human race from the Greek point of view, Jews coming under βαρβαροις. On this word see Ac 18:2, 4; 1Co 4:11; Col 3:11 (only N.T. instances). The Greeks called all others barbarians and the Jews termed all others Gentiles. Did Paul consider the Romans as Greeks? They had absorbed the Greek language and culture.

So as much as in me is I am ready ( ουτω το κατ' εμε προθυμον ). Literally, "Thus the according to me affair is ready" ( προθυμος, old adjective, προ, θυμος ). It is an awkward idiom like to εξ υμων in 12:18. The plural τα κατ' εμε we find in Php 1:12; Col 4:7; Eph 6:21.