Romans 1:12
That is to say, that I may be comforted together in you, by that which is common to us both, your faith and mine.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
In Context
11For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual grace, to strengthen you:
Cross References
Romans 15:24When I shall begin to take my journey into Spain, I hope that as I pass, I shall see you, and be brought on my way thither by you, if first, in part, I shall have enjoyed you:
2 Corinthians 2:1But I determined this with myself, not to come to you again in sorrow.
2 Corinthians 7:13Before God: therefore we were comforted. But in our consolation, we did the more abundantly rejoice for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.
1 Thessalonians 2:17But we, brethren, being taken away from you for a short time, in sight, not in heart, have hastened the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
2 Timothy 1:4Desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy,
2 Peter 1:1Simon Peter, servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained equal faith with us in the justice of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ.
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 →