Romans 1:15

Thus, the eagerness on my part—unto you also who are in Rome, to announce the joyful message.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.

In Context

14Both to Greeks and to Barbarians, both to wise and to unwise, a debtor, I am:

16For I am not ashamed of the joyful message; for it is God’s power unto salvation, to every one that believeth, both to Jew [first] and to Greek;

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Cross References

1 Kings 8:18Then said Yahweh unto David my father, Because it was near thy heart to build a house for my Name, thou didst well that it was near thy heart;

Matthew 9:38Beg ye, therefore, of the Lord of the harvest,—That he would thrust forth labourers, into his harvest.

John 4:34Jesus saith unto them—My food, is, that I should do the will of him that sent me, and complete, his work.

Romans 12:18If possible—so far as dependeth on you, with all men being at peace:

1 Corinthians 9:17For, if, by choice, this thing I am doing, I have, a reward; but, if not by choice, with a stewardship, have I been entrusted!

2 Corinthians 10:15Not, as to the things without measure, boasting ourselves in other men’s toils, but having, hope—your faith, growing—among you, to be enlarged, according to our limit for something beyond,—

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 →

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