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1. Distinguish between the imaginary and the real.

2. Do not be discouraged by them, nor seek to evade them.

3. Conquer them by prayer.

4. Convert them into means of advancement — among other things the apostle's difficulties occasioned this Epistle to the Romans.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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KJV: 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.

WEB: Now I don't desire to have you unaware, brothers, that I often planned to come to you, and was hindered so far, that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among the rest of the Gentiles.