Romans 1:15
For which reason I have the desire, as far as I am able, to give the knowledge of the good news to you who are in Rome.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
In Context
14I have a debt to Greeks and to the nations outside; to the wise and to those who have no learning.
Cross References
1 Kings 8:18But the Lord said to David my father, You did well to have in your heart the desire to make a house for my name;
Matthew 9:38Make prayer, then, to the Lord of the grain-fields, that he may send out workers to get in his grain.
John 4:34Jesus said, My food is to do the pleasure of him who sent me and to make his work complete.
Romans 12:18As far as it is possible for you be at peace with all men.
1 Corinthians 9:17But if I do it gladly, I have a reward; and if not, I am under orders to do it.
2 Corinthians 10:15Not taking credit to ourselves for what is not our business, that is, for the work of others; but having hope that, with the growth of your faith, we may get the credit for an increase which is the effect of our work,
Matthew Henry on Romans 1:9-16
Paul's Love to the Roman Christians. ( a. d. 58.) 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; 10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye… Read the whole commentary →