Charles Spurgeon Commentary Romans 1:11-12

"For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; that is, that I with you may be comforted in you, each of us by the other`s faith, both yours and mine." — Romans 1:11-12 (ASV)

Paul wanted his faith to establish theirs, and their faith to establish his. Christians grow rich by an exchange of spiritual commodities; and I am afraid some Christians are very poor because they do not engage in the spiritual bartering with one another.

You know how it was in the old times, They that feared the Lord spake often one to another. Shall I tell you how it is now? They that fear not the Lord speak often one against another. That is a very sad difference.

Oh, for more Christian communion; for when we blend our mutual faith, we are comforted together; each believer grows stronger as he cheers his brother in the Lord!