Romans 1:8-12

8Let me say first that I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith in him is being talked about all over the world.

9God knows how often I pray for you. Day and night I bring you and your needs in prayer to God, whom I serve with all my heart by spreading the Good News about his Son.

10One of the things I always pray for is the opportunity, God willing, to come at last to see you.

11For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord.

12When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.