Parallel Verses English Standard Version For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— King James Bible For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; American Standard Version For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; Douay-Rheims Bible For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual grace, to strengthen you: English Revised Version For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; Webster's Bible Translation For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; Weymouth New Testament For I am longing to see you, in order to convey to you some spiritual help, so that you may be strengthened; Romans 1:11 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesSome spiritual gift (τι χάρισμα) Note the modesty in some. Χάρισμα is a gift of grace (χάρις) a favor received without merit on the recipient's part. Paul uses it both in this ordinary sense (Romans 5:15, Romans 5:16; Romans 6:23), and in a special, technical sense, denoting extraordinary powers bestowed upon individuals by the Holy Spirit, such as gifts of healing, speaking with tongues, prophecy, etc. See Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 1:7; 1 Corinthians 12:4, 1 Corinthians 12:31; 1 Peter 4:10. In 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6, it is used of the sum of the powers requisite for the discharge of the office of an evangelist. To the end ye may be established (εἰς τὸ στηριχθῆναι ὑμᾶς) Not that I may establish you. The modest use of the passive leaves out of view Paul's personal part. For established, see on Luke 22:32; see on 1 Peter 5:10. The word shows that he had in view their christian character no less than their instruction in doctrine. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge I long. that. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I would not have you ignorant... to the. Acts 16:5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. 2 Corinthians 1:21 Now he which establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, is God; 2 Thessalonians 2:17 Comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil. Cross References Acts 19:21 Now after these events Paul resolved in the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia and go to Jerusalem, saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome." Romans 1:12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine. Romans 15:23 But now, since I no longer have any room for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you, 2 Corinthians 1:15 Because I was sure of this, I wanted to come to you first, so that you might have a second experience of grace. Jump to Previous Convey Desire End Established Gift Grace Greatly Help Impart Longing Order Spirit Spiritual Strengthen Strengthened StrongJump to Next Convey Desire End Established Gift Grace Greatly Help Impart Longing Order Spirit Spiritual Strengthen Strengthened StrongLinks Romans 1:11 NIVRomans 1:11 NLT Romans 1:11 ESV Romans 1:11 NASB Romans 1:11 KJV Romans 1:11 Bible Apps Romans 1:11 Biblia Paralela Romans 1:11 Chinese Bible Romans 1:11 French Bible Romans 1:11 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |