unfoldingWord_en_tn/rom/01/08.md

## the whole world ##

This is an exaggeration referring to the world they knew, which in their case would mean the Roman Empire. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])

## For God is my witness ##

Paul emphasizes that he earnestly prays for them and that God has seen him praying. The word "for" is often left untranslated.

## in my spirit ##

Here this means that a person's spirit is the part of him that can know God and believe in him.

## 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 ##

AT: "every time I pray, I ask God that...I may succeed...in coming to visit you"

## by any means ##

AT: "in whatever way God allows"

## at last ##

AT: "eventually" or "finally"

## by the will of God ##

AT: "because God desires it"