Romans 1:13
But I want you to know, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you, (though I have been hindered even to the present time) so that I might obtain some fruit among you also, just as also among the other Gentiles.
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In Context
12specifically, to be consoled together with you through that which is mutual: your faith and mine.
14To the Greeks and to the uncivilized, to the wise and to the foolish, I am in debt.
Cross References
Isaiah 27:6As they advance with violence against Jacob, Israel will flourish and spring forth, and they will fill the face of the world with offspring.
John 12:24Amen, amen, I say to you, unless the grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies,
Acts 14:27And they remained for no small amount of time with the disciples.
Acts 16:6Then, while crossing through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were prevented by the Holy Spirit from speaking the Word in Asia.
Acts 21:19And when he had greeted them, he explained each thing that God had accomplished among the Gentiles through his ministry.
Romans 15:18So I dare not speak of any of those things which Christ does not effect through me, unto the obedience of the Gentiles, in word and deed,
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 →