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<a href="/nkjv/romans/1.htm">New King James Version</a> For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established— <a href="/nasb_/romans/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established; <a href="/nasb/romans/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established; <a href="/nasb77/romans/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For I long to see you in order that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be established; <a href="/lsb/romans/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For I long to see you so that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, that you may be strengthened; <a href="/amp/romans/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For I long to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift, to strengthen and establish you; <a href="/csb/romans/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For I want very much to see you, so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, <a href="/hcsb/romans/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For I want very much to see you, so I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, <a href="/asv/romans/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; <a href="/cev/romans/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I want to see you and share with you the same blessings that God's Spirit has given me. Then you will grow stronger in your faith. <a href="/erv/romans/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; <a href="/gwt/romans/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I long to see you to share a spiritual blessing with you so that you will be strengthened. <a href="/gnt/romans/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> For I want very much to see you, in order to share a spiritual blessing with you to make you strong. <a href="/isv/romans/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> For I am longing to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong, <a href="/msb/romans/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, <a href="/net/romans/1.htm">NET Bible</a> For I long to see you, so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, <a href="/nheb/romans/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you; <a href="/wbt/romans/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; <a href="/wey/romans/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For I am longing to see you, in order to convey to you some spiritual help, so that you may be strengthened; <a href="/web/romans/1.htm">World English Bible</a> For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end that you may be established; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, that you may be established; <a href="/blb/romans/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For I long to see you, that I may impart some spiritual gift to you, to your strengthening, <a href="/ylt/romans/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, that ye may be established; <a href="/slt/romans/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For I long to see you, That I might impart to you some spiritual grace, in order for you to be firm;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual grace, to strengthen you: <a href="/cpdv/romans/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For I long to see you, so that I may impart to you a certain spiritual grace to strengthen you, <a href="/nabre/romans/1.htm">New American Bible</a> For I long to see you, that I may share with you some spiritual gift so that you may be strengthened, <a href="/nrsvce/romans/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For I am longing to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you—<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For I long to see you, and to impart to you the gift of the Spirit, in order that you may be strengthened by it, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because I have greatly desired to see you and to give you a gift of The Spirit that you may be confirmed in him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For I greatly desire to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, in order that you may be established; <a href="/godbey/romans/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For I long to see you, in order that I may impart unto you a certain spiritual grace, that you may be established; <a href="/haweis/romans/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, in order that you may be established; <a href="/mace/romans/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, in order to establish you: <a href="/wey/romans/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For I am longing to see you, in order to convey to you some spiritual help, so that you may be strengthened; <a href="/worrell/romans/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end that ye may be established; <a href="/worsley/romans/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, that you may be established: <a href="/parallel/romans/1-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=86" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/1.htm">Paul's Desire to Visit Rome</a> …10in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you. 11<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1971.htm" title="1971: epipothō (V-PIA-1S) -- From epi and potheo; to dote upon, i.e. Intensely crave possession.">I long</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idein (V-ANA) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">to see</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3330.htm" title="3330: metadō (V-ASA-1S) -- From meta and didomi; to give over, i.e. Share.">I may impart</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">some</a> <a href="/greek/4152.htm" title="4152: pneumatikon (Adj-ANS) -- Spiritual. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious.">spiritual</a> <a href="/greek/5486.htm" title="5486: charisma (N-ANS) -- From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. Deliverance;, a endowment, i.e. religious qualification, or miraculous faculty.">gift</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4741.htm" title="4741: stērichthēnai (V-ANP) -- From a presumed derivative of histemi; to set fast, i.e. to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or to confirm.">strengthen</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> 12that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">1 Corinthians 1:7</a> Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a> For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:10</a> Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-1.htm">1 Corinthians 12:1-11</a> Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. / You know that when you were pagans, you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. / Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. ... <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a> And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, <a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">1 Corinthians 14:12</a> It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church. <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">1 Corinthians 9:11</a> If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you? <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">2 Corinthians 1:15</a> Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. <a href="/acts/19-6.htm">Acts 19:6</a> And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4</a> My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, <a href="/1_corinthians/12-31.htm">1 Corinthians 12:31</a> But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-1.htm">1 Corinthians 14:1</a> Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">2 Corinthians 13:10</a> This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, to the end you may be established;I long.<a href="/romans/15-23.htm">Romans 15:23,32</a> But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you; … <a href="/genesis/31-30.htm">Genesis 31:30</a> And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?<a href="/2_samuel/13-39.htm">2 Samuel 13:39</a> And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.that.<a href="/romans/15-29.htm">Romans 15:29</a> And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.<a href="/acts/8-15.htm">Acts 8:15-19</a> Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: … <a href="/acts/19-6.htm">Acts 19:6</a> And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.to the.<a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25</a> Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,<a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">2 Chronicles 20:20</a> And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.<a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Acts 16:5</a> And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/5-41.htm">Convey</a> <a href="/acts/28-22.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/acts/28-11.htm">End</a> <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Established</a> <a href="/acts/11-30.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/acts/20-12.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/acts/27-17.htm">Help</a> <a href="/luke/3-11.htm">Impart</a> <a href="/john/8-40.htm">Longing</a> <a href="/romans/1-5.htm">Order</a> <a href="/romans/1-9.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/romans/1-9.htm">Spiritual</a> <a href="/acts/15-32.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/acts/20-32.htm">Strong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/5-9.htm">Convey</a> <a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/romans/4-16.htm">End</a> <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Established</a> <a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm">Impart</a> <a href="/romans/8-19.htm">Longing</a> <a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Order</a> <a href="/romans/2-29.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/romans/2-29.htm">Spiritual</a> <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Strengthen</a> <a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Strong</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 1</div>1. <a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Paul commends his calling to the Romans;</a> 9. <a href="/romans/1-9.htm">and his desire to come to them.</a> 16. <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">What his gospel is.</a> 18. <a href="/romans/1-18.htm">God is angry with sin.</a> 21. <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">What were the sins of mankind.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This longing reflects his pastoral heart and commitment to the spread of the Gospel. Historically, Rome was the center of the Roman Empire, a strategic location for the dissemination of Christian teachings. Paul's desire to visit is not merely personal but is driven by his mission to strengthen the church and expand its influence. This longing also highlights the importance of fellowship and personal connection within the early Christian communities, as seen in other epistles where Paul emphasizes the value of being physically present with fellow believers (e.g., <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17-18</a>).so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift Paul's intention to impart a spiritual gift suggests his role as an apostle with authority to edify the church. The term "spiritual gift" can refer to various gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as teaching, prophecy, or encouragement, which are meant to build up the body of Christ (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a>). This phrase underscores the belief that spiritual gifts are given for the common good and are essential for the growth and maturity of the church. It also reflects the early church's understanding of the Holy Spirit's active role in equipping believers for ministry.to strengthen you The purpose of imparting a spiritual gift is to strengthen or establish the believers in their faith. This reflects a common theme in Paul's letters, where he often emphasizes the need for believers to be rooted and grounded in their faith (<a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Ephesians 3:16-17</a>). The strengthening of the church is crucial for its perseverance amidst persecution and false teachings, which were prevalent in the first-century Roman context. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God empowering His people, as seen in the Old Testament with figures like Joshua, who was strengthened to lead Israel (<a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6-9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle and author of the letter to the Romans, expressing his desire to visit the Roman believers. 2. <a href="/topical/r/roman_believers.htm">Roman Believers</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile Christians in Rome. 3. <a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a> The capital of the Roman Empire, a significant center for early Christianity. 4. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_gift.htm">Spiritual Gift</a> A divine enablement given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the edification of the church. 5. <a href="/topical/s/strengthening.htm">Strengthening</a> The purpose of imparting the spiritual gift, aimed at building up the faith and unity of the believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/desire_for_fellowship.htm">Desire for Fellowship</a> Paul’s longing to see the Roman believers highlights the importance of Christian fellowship and community. <a href="/topical/p/purpose_of_spiritual_gifts.htm">Purpose of Spiritual Gifts</a> Spiritual gifts are given not for personal gain but for the strengthening and edification of the church. <a href="/topical/a/active_participation.htm">Active Participation</a> Believers are encouraged to actively use their spiritual gifts to serve others and build up the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/m/mutual_encouragement.htm">Mutual Encouragement</a> The impartation of spiritual gifts is a two-way street, where both the giver and receiver are encouraged and strengthened. <a href="/topical/i/intentional_ministry.htm">Intentional Ministry</a> Like Paul, believers should be intentional in their ministry efforts, seeking opportunities to bless and strengthen others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 1</a> <a href="/q/what_are_cloven_tongues_of_fire.htm">What are cloven tongues of fire?</a> <a href="/q/can_ldrs_succeed.htm">Can long-distance relationships succeed?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_harness_spiritual_power_via_rituals.htm">How can one harness spiritual power through rituals?</a> <a href="/q/is_missing_church_considered_a_sin.htm">Is missing church considered a sin?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) That I may impart unto you some spiritual gift.--Such gifts as would naturally flow to one Christian (or to many collectively) from the personal presence and warm sympathy of another; in St. Paul's case, heightened in proportion to the wealth and elevation of his own spiritual consciousness and life. His head and his heart alike are full to overflowing, and he longs to disburthen himself and impart some of these riches to the Romans. Inasmuch as he regards all his own religious advancement and experience as the result of the Spirit working within him, he calls the fruits of that advancement and experience "spiritual gifts." All the apostolic gifts--miraculous as well as non-miraculous--would be included in this expression. Indeed, we may believe that the Apostle would hardly draw the distinction that we do between the two kinds. Both alike were in his eyes the direct gift of the Spirit.To the end ye may be established.--That they may grow and be confirmed and strengthened in the faith. As a rule the great outpouring of spiritual gifts was at the first foundation of a church. St. Paul was not the founder of the church at Rome, but he hoped to be able to contribute to its advance and consolidation.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established. Bengel, taking χάρισμα as the special gift of the Holy Ghost consequent on apostolic laying on of hands (cf. <a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Acts 8:17, 18</a>), argues from this verse that neither St. Peter nor any other apostle could have been at Rome so far. Though his conclusion is probably true, it does not follow from his premiss; for τὶ χάρισμα πνευματικὸν evidently means generally any gift of grace. All St. Paul implies is that he hopes to do them some spiritual good, so as to settle and strengthen them; and in the next verse, with characteristic delicacy, he even modifies what he has said, so as to guard against being supposed to imply that the benefit would be all on their side. <a href="/commentaries/romans/1-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. I long ἐπιποθῶ (epipothō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1971.htm">Strong's 1971: </a> From epi and potheo; to dote upon, i.e. Intensely crave possession. to see ἰδεῖν (idein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. I may impart μεταδῶ (metadō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3330.htm">Strong's 3330: </a> From meta and didomi; to give over, i.e. Share. to you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. some τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. spiritual πνευματικὸν (pneumatikon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4152.htm">Strong's 4152: </a> Spiritual. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious. gift χάρισμα (charisma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5486.htm">Strong's 5486: </a> From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. Deliverance;, a endowment, i.e. religious qualification, or miraculous faculty. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. strengthen στηριχθῆναι (stērichthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4741.htm">Strong's 4741: </a> From a presumed derivative of histemi; to set fast, i.e. to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or to confirm. you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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