Ready to Preach
Romans 1:15: So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.
Obligations
Romans 1:14: I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise.
Good Intentions
Romans 1:13: Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles.
Encouragement
Romans 1:12: That is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
Be Established
Romans 1:11: For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established—
Will of God
Romans 1:10: Making request if, by some means, now at last I may find a way in the will of God to come to you.
Praying for You
Romans 1:9: For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers.
Your Faith is Known
Romans 1:8: First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
Beloved of God
Romans 1:7: To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.