Paul
expresses his thankfulness to God for the faith of his readers and tells them of his
desire and plans (both past and present) to visit them, that they might be mutually encouraged by each others faith
and that he might preach the gospel in Rome (Romans 1:8-15)
Paul shows (by revealing the contents of
his prayers for the saints at
He tells them of his desire to visit
He acknowledges both his obligation
and his eagerness to preach the gospel
to all men without distinction, including those who were in