en_tn/rom/01/08.md

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  • the whole world - This is an exaggeration referring to the world they knew, which in this context is the Roman Empire.
  • For God is my witness - Paul wants to add emphasis that he earnestly prays for them and God has seen him praying. The word "for" is often left untranslated.
  • I make mention of you - "I talk to God about you"
  • always in my prayers requesting that...I may be successful...in coming to you - "Every time I pray, I ask God that...I may succeed...in coming to visit you"
  • by any means - "in whatever way God allows"
  • at last - "eventually" or "finally" or "in the end"
  • by the will of God - "because God desires it"