Romans 1:10-13

¹⁰ “always in my prayers requesting if perhaps now, at last by the will of God, I will succeed in coming to you.  ¹¹ For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established; ¹² that is, that I may be encouraged together with you while among you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine. ¹³ I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, 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 just as among the rest of the Gentiles.

Verse 10: Paul reveals his consistent prayers for the believers in Rome. He expresses his desire to visit them, acknowledging that he is praying for God to make possible such a visit. This highlights Paul’s reliance on God’s guidance and his recognition that God is the one who orchestrates the timing and opportunities for his ministry.

Verse 11: Paul expresses his deep longing to see the believers in Rome. He desires to impart some spiritual gift to them, with the intention of strengthening them in their faith. This reflects Paul’s heart for the growth and edification of the church, as he recognizes the importance of spiritual gifts in equipping believers for their journey of faith.

Verse 12: In this verse, Paul emphasizes the mutual encouragement that he and the believers in Rome can experience through their interaction and sharing of faith. He recognizes the value of community and the power of believers uplifting and supporting one another. This highlights the importance of fellowship and the impact it can have on the spiritual growth and encouragement of believers.

Verse 13: Paul addresses the believers in Rome as brothers and sisters, emphasizing their shared identity as part of the family of God. He explains that he had planned multiple times to visit them but had been prevented from doing so until now. Paul’s desire to have a harvest among the believers in Rome reflects his passion for spreading the gospel and seeing lives transformed by the power of God’s grace.