Romans 1:11
For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end that you may be established;
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
10requesting, if by any means now at last I may be prospered by the will of God to come to you.
Cross References
2 Samuel 13:39King David longed to go forth to Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead.
2 Chronicles 20:20They rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, "Listen to me, Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in the Lord your God, so you shall be established! Believe his prophets, so you shall prosper."
Acts 16:5So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.
Acts 19:21Now after these things had ended, Paul determined in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome."
Romans 15:29I know that, when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of the Christ.
Romans 16:25Now to him who is able to establish you according to my Good News and the proclaiming of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret through long ages,
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 →