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—
• English Standard Version (ESV)For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you—
• 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—

Context of Romans 1:11

9For God, whom I serve in my spirit in the preaching of the gospel of His Son, is my witness as to how unceasingly I make mention of you, 10always in my prayers making request, if perhaps now at last by the will of God I may succeed in coming to you. For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established; 12that is, that I may be encouraged together with you while among you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine. 13I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that often I have planned to come to you (and have been prevented so far) so that I may obtain some fruit among you also, even 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

• I longἐπιποθέωepipotheō · to long forG1971
• to seeὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• you soἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• that I may impartμεταδίδωμιmetadidōmi · to shareG3330
• someτιςtis · oneG5100
• spiritualπνευματικόςpneumatikos · spiritualG4152
• giftχάρισμαcharisma · giftG5486
• establishedστηρίζωstērizō · to establishG4741

Cross-references for Romans 1:11

• Romans 15:23but now, with no further place for me in these regions, and since I have had for many years a longing to come to you
• Genesis 31:30Now you have indeed gone away because you longed greatly for your father’s house; but why did you steal my gods?”
• 2 Samuel 13:39The heart of King David longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead.
• 2 Samuel 23:15David had a craving and said, “Oh that someone would give me water to drink from the well of Bethlehem which is by the gate!”
• 2 Corinthians 9:14while they also, by prayer on your behalf, yearn for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you.
• Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.
• Philippians 2:26because he was longing for you all and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick.
• Philippians 4:1Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm 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 upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying.
• 1 Corinthians 12:1Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware.
• 2 Corinthians 11:4For if one comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted, you bear this beautifully.
• Galatians 3:2This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the works of the Law, or by hearing with faith?
• Ephesians 4:8Therefore it says, “When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives, And He gave gifts to men.”
• Romans 16:25Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past,

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

• Zeal, Religious

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• Affection
• Call
• Creation
• Dark
• Despiteful
• Faith
• Fall of man
• Lie
• Manifest
• Mention

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