Romans 1:11
For I long to see you, in order to impart to you some spiritual gift and so give you fresh strength –
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In Context
10asking that, if he be willing, I may some day at last find the way open to visit you.
12or rather that both you and I may find encouragement in each other’s faith.
Cross References
Acts 16:5So the churches grew stronger in the faith, and increased in numbers from day to day.
Acts 19:21Sometime after these events Paul resolved to go through Macedonia and Greece, and then make his way to Jerusalem. “And after I have been there,” he said, “I must visit Rome also.”
Romans 15:29And I know that, when I come to you, it will be with a full measure of blessing from Christ.
Romans 16:25Now to him who is able to strengthen you, as promised in the good news entrusted to me and in the proclamation of Jesus Christ, in accordance with the revelation of that hidden purpose, which in past ages was kept secret but now has been revealed
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 →