Romans 1:11

Romans 1:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
• New International Version (NIV)I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong—
• New King James Version (NKJV)For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established—
• New Living Translation (NLT)For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord.

Context of Romans 1:11

9For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you 10always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God's will I may now at last succeed in coming to you. For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine. 13I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as well as among the rest of the Gentiles.

Romans 1:11 word by word

ἐπιποθῶ γὰρ ἰδεῖν ὑμᾶς, ἵνα τι μεταδῶ χάρισμα ὑμῖν πνευματικὸν εἰς τὸ στηριχθῆναι ὑμᾶς,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• I longἐπιποθέωepipotheō · to long forG1971
• to seeὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• youσύsu · youG4771
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• I may impartμεταδίδωμιmetadidōmi · to shareG3330
• someτιςtis · oneG5100
• spiritualπνευματικόςpneumatikos · spiritualG4152
• giftχάρισμαcharisma · giftG5486
• to the endεἰςeis · towardG1519
• may be establishedστηρίζωstērizō · to establishG4741

Cross-references for Romans 1:11

• Romans 15:23But now, since I no longer have any room for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you,
• Genesis 31:30And now you have gone away because you longed greatly for your father's house, but why did you steal my gods?"
• 2 Samuel 13:39And the spirit of the king longed to go out to Absalom, because he was comforted about Amnon, since he was dead.
• 2 Samuel 23:15And David said longingly, "Oh, that someone would give me water to drink from the well of Bethlehem that is by the gate!"
• 2 Corinthians 9:14while they long for you and pray for you, because of the surpassing grace of God upon you.
• Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
• Philippians 2:26for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill.
• Philippians 4:1Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
• Romans 15:29I know that when I come to you I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
• Acts 8:15who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit,
• Acts 19:6And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying.
• 1 Corinthians 12:1Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.
• 2 Corinthians 11:4For if someone comes and proclaims another Jesus than the one we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or if you accept a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it readily enough.
• Galatians 3:2Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith?
• Ephesians 4:8Therefore it says, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men."
• Romans 16:25Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages

Commentaries on Romans 1:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Some spiritual gift - This probably means some of the extraordinary gifts of the Holy Spirit, which, being given to them, might tend greatly to establish their faith in the Gospel of Christ; and it is very likely that such gifts were only conferred by means of apostles; and as the apostle had not yet been at Rome, consequently the Roman Christians had not yet received any of these miraculous gifts, and thus they differed widely from all the other Churches…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11For I long to see you - I earnestly desire to see you; compare Romans 15:23, Romans 15:32. That I may impart - That I may “give,” or communicate to you. Some spiritual gift - Some have understood this as referring to “miraculous gifts,” which it was supposed the apostles had the power of conferring on others. But this interpretation is forced and unnatural. There is no instance where this expression denotes the power of working miracles. Besides, the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-15Verses 8-15 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 must remember to say, If the Lord will, Jas 4:15. Our journeys are made prosperous or otherwise, according to the will of God. We should readily impart to others what God has trusted to us, rejoicing to make others joyful, especially taking pleasure in communing with those who believe the same things with us…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11some spiritual gift: Paul probably means the spiritual benefit he hopes his ministry will bring to the Roman Christians.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 11-1211-12. For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift--not any supernatural gift, as the next clause shows, and compare 1Co 1:7. to the end that ye may be established.Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 1:11

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Commentaries on Romans 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings