11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
11 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong-
11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you--
11 The longer this waiting goes on, the deeper the ache. I so want to be there to deliver God's gift in person and watch you grow stronger right before my eyes!
11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established--
11 For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord.
12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith.
12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine.
12 But don't think I'm not expecting to get something out of this, too! You have as much to give me as I do to you.
12 that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
12 When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.
(Read Romans 1:8-15)
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, James 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. If redeemed by the blood, and converted by the grace of the Lord Jesus, we are altogether his; and for his sake we are debtors to all men, to do all the good we can. Such services are our duty.
32 That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.
32 so that I may come to you with joy, by God's will, and in your company be refreshed.
32 so that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company.
32 Then, God willing, I'll be on my way to you with a light and eager heart, looking forward to being refreshed by your company.
32 that I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you.
32 Then, by the will of God, I will be able to come to you with a joyful heart, and we will be an encouragement to each other.
(Read Romans 15:30-33)
Let us learn to value the effectual fervent prayers of the righteous. How careful should we be, lest we forfeit our interest in the love and prayers of God's praying people! If we have experienced the Spirit's love, let us not be wanting in this office of kindness for others. Those that would prevail in prayer, must strive in prayer. Those who beg the prayers of others, must not neglect to pray for themselves. And though Christ knows our state and wants perfectly, he will know them from us. As God must be sought, for restraining the ill-will of our enemies, so also for preserving and increasing the good-will of our friends. All our joy depends upon the will of God. Let us be earnest in prayer with and for each other, that for Christ's sake, and by the love of the Holy Spirit, great blessings may come upon the souls of Christians, and the labours of ministers.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Romans 1:11
Commentary on Romans 1:8-15
(Read Romans 1:8-15)
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, James 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. If redeemed by the blood, and converted by the grace of the Lord Jesus, we are altogether his; and for his sake we are debtors to all men, to do all the good we can. Such services are our duty.