Romans 1:11

"requesting, if by any means now at last I may be prospered by the will of God to come to you."

Key Reflection

Paul expresses his earnest desire to visit the Colossian believers, hoping that divine providence will allow him to fulfill this wish and minister to them in person, bringing spiritual blessings and comfort. This reflects Paul's dedication to spreading the gospel and strengthening the faith of the churches he cares for deeply.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 11. For I long to see you. I earnestly desire to see you. Comp Ro 15:23,32. That I may impart. That I may give, or communicate to you. Some spiritual gifts. 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 the expression denotes the power of working miracles. Besides, the apostle in the next verse explains his meaning-- "That I may be comforted together by the mutual faith," etc.

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