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The Gift of Ministry
When Paul says he wants to 'impart some spiritual gift,' most commentators agree he isn't referring to a specific miraculous power. Rather, he means the blessing of his apostolic ministry—his preaching, teaching, and encouragement. His presence and the sharing of the gospel would be a gift from God, intended to strengthen and confirm the Roman believers in their faith.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 1:11
18th Century
Theologian
For I long to see you. I earnestly desire to see you. (Compare to Romans 15:23, 32).
That I may impart. That I may give, o…
AT Robertson
On Romans 1:11
Impart (μεταδω). Second aorist active subjunctive of μεταδιδωμ, to share with one. See on Lu 3:11; 1 Thessalonians 2:8…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 1:11
19th Century
Bishop
That I may impart to you some spiritual gift.—Such gifts as would naturally flow to one Christian (or to many collectivel…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 1:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 1:11
The apostle confesses to a great desire to see his readers, not simply in order to know them personally, but especially to minister to them. By “sp…
John Calvin
On Romans 1:11
16th Century
Theologian
For I greatly desire to see you. He might, indeed, while absent, have confirmed their faith by his doctrine; but as advice is better taken…
John Gill
On Romans 1:11
17th Century
Pastor
For I long to see you
Not the city of Rome, which was one of Austin's three wishes to have seen in its glory; nor the emperor …
Matthew Henry
On Romans 1:8–15
17th Century
Minister
We must show love for our friends, not only by praying for them, but by praising God for them.
As in our purposes, so in our desires, we mus…