Romans 1:11

Romans 1:11 [AV]
For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;

ANNOTATED NOTES:

long = epipotheo: desire earnestly; This longing in his heart, this impassioned desire to see the believers in Rome, is expressed again in 15:23 “…having a great desire these many years to come unto you.” (see Phil 1:8; 1 Thes 3:6; and 2 Tim 1:4 for his expressed epipotheo for other believers)

that: in order that; indicating purpose

impart unto you: he’s deeply desirous, not just to be with them physically, but to give of his whole life - body, soul and spirit - especially the fullness of the gospel and the greatness of the revelation of the mystery that he had in his heart and life by God’s grace (see I Thes 2:8-11 for more on Paul’s affectionate desire to give of his whole being, as a parent does to beloved children)

spiritual = pneumatikos: spiritual, related to the spirit

gift = charisma: gift of God’s grace without merit. Not every charisma is in the category of pneumatikos, but this reference is to the spiritual. This occurrence could refer to the general category of knowledge and understanding of spiritual matters that Paul has in his heart, and because he has it he wants to pour out his heart to the people so they can be uplifted and blessed. It could also be referring to a ministry that Paul wants to impart. Whether either or both, the gift is spiritual in nature, and it is because of God’s grace.

established = sterizo: established, proved, strengthened; in the essence of no longer wandering or wondering; One who is established is one who is not just standing, but has withstood the efforts of the enemy and is proven in his steadfastness to simply stand, being mentally fixed and set firmly in the Truth. God’s desire that the believers be “established", expressed via Paul, is again made known in 16:25 (also see 1 Thes 3:2, 13; 2 Thes 2:17).

ALTERNATIVE TRANSLATION:

Romans 1:11 [AMP]
For I am yearning to see you, that I may impart and share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen and establish you;

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