Romans 1:11
For I long to see you, in order that I may impart unto you a certain spiritual grace, that you may be established;
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
10praying, if by any means I shall be prospered in the will of God to come to you.
12but this is the consolation among you through faith in one another, both of you and me.
Cross References
Acts 16:5Then the churches were indeed strengthened in faith, and abounded in number daily.
Acts 19:21And when these things were fulfilled, Paul purposed in spirit, having traveled through Macedonia and Achaia, to go on into Jerusalem, saying that, After I am there it behooves me also to see Rome.
Romans 15:29but I know that coming unto you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
Romans 16:25To Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery having been hidden during the eternal times,
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 →