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For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end you may be established;
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Impart (μεταδω). Second aorist active subjunctive of μεταδιδωμ, to share with one. See on Lu 3:11; 1 Thessalonians 2:8…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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 …
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…
13th Century
Catholic
After the greeting, the Apostle begins the message, in which he first shows his affection for his readers to make them receptive hearers,…
