Romans 1:8-12

8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you because the news of your faith is being reported in all the world.

9God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in telling the good news about his Son — that I constantly mention you,

10always asking in my prayers that if it is somehow in God’s will, I may now at last succeed in coming to you.

11For I want very much to see you, so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,

12that is, to be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.