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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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Albert Barnes
On Romans 1:12
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On Romans 1:12
That is (τουτο δε εστιν). "An explanatory correction" (Denney). The δε should not be ignored. Instead of saying that he had a spir…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 1:12
19th Century
Bishop
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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 1:12
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 1:12
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Romans 1:12
17th Century
Pastor
That is, that I may be comforted together with you
This is a further explanation of his view, in being desirous of c…
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…