[Romans 1:8-12]

8. First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.

9. God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

10. in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God's will the way may be opened for me to come to you.

11. I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong--

12. that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith.