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that is, that I with you may be comforted in you, each of us by the other`s faith, both yours and mine.
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A Two-Way Street
Commentators explain that Paul immediately clarifies his previous statement to show that spiritual blessing is a two-way street. He doesn't just want to impart a gift; he expects to be mutually encouraged and comforted by the faith of the Roman believers. Christian fellowship is designed for shared, reciprocal up-building, not a one-way flow from leaders to followers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That I may be comforted, etc. It was not merely to confirm them that Paul wished to come. He sought the communion of saints; he expected t…
That is (τουτο δε εστιν). "An explanatory correction" (Denney). The δε should not be ignored. Instead of saying that he had a spir…
19th Century
Anglican
That is, that I may be comforted.—A beautiful touch of true courtesy. He is anxious to see them, that he may impart to them some …
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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
Not being satisfied with this modest statement, he qualifies it, and shows that he did not occupy the place of a teacher in such a way as to preclu…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That is, that I may be comforted together with you This is a further explanation of his view, in being desirous of c…
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,…
