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href="/bsb/romans/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/romans/1.htm">New International Version</a> that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other&#8217s faith. <a href="/nlt/romans/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. <a href="/esv/romans/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. <a href="/bsb/romans/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. <a href="/blb/romans/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and, that is, to be encouraged together among you through the faith among one another, both of you and of me. <a href="/kjv/romans/1.htm">King James Bible</a> That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. <a href="/nkjv/romans/1.htm">New King James Version</a> that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. <a href="/nasb_/romans/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> that is, that I may be encouraged together with you while among you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine. <a href="/nasb/romans/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> that is, that I may be encouraged together with you while among you, each of us by the other&#8217s faith, both yours and mine. <a href="/nasb77/romans/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> that is, that I may be encouraged together with you while among you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine. <a href="/lsb/romans/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> that is, to be mutually encouraged, while among you, by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. <a href="/amp/romans/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> that is, that we may be mutually encouraged and comforted by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. <a href="/csb/romans/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> that is, to be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. <a href="/hcsb/romans/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> that is, to be mutually encouraged by each other&#8217s faith, both yours and mine. <a href="/asv/romans/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> that is, that I with you may be comforted in you, each of us by the other's faith, both yours and mine. <a href="/cev/romans/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> What I am saying is that we can encourage each other by the faith that is ours. <a href="/erv/romans/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> that is, that I with you may be comforted in you, each of us by the other's faith, both yours and mine. <a href="/gwt/romans/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> What I mean is that we may be encouraged by each other's faith. <a href="/gnt/romans/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> What I mean is that both you and I will be helped at the same time, you by my faith and I by yours. <a href="/isv/romans/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine. <a href="/msb/romans/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other?s faith. <a href="/net/romans/1.htm">NET Bible</a> that is, that we may be mutually comforted by one another's faith, both yours and mine. <a href="/nheb/romans/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine. <a href="/wbt/romans/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> That is, that I may be comforted together with you, by the mutual faith both of you and me. <a href="/wey/romans/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> in other words that while I am among you we may be mutually encouraged by one another's faith, yours and mine. <a href="/web/romans/1.htm">World English Bible</a> that is, that I with you may be encouraged in you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and that is, that I may be comforted together among you, through faith in one another, both yours and mine. <a href="/blb/romans/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and, that is, to be encouraged together among you through the faith among one another, both of you and of me. <a href="/ylt/romans/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and that is, that I may be comforted together among you, through the faith in one another, both yours and mine. <a href="/slt/romans/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And this is, to be comforted together in you by the faith in one another both of you and of me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That is to say, that I may be comforted together in you, by that which is common to us both, your faith and mine. <a href="/cpdv/romans/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> specifically, to be consoled together with you through that which is mutual: your faith and mine. <a href="/nabre/romans/1.htm">New American Bible</a> that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by one another’s faith, yours and mine. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> or rather so that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And that we may be comforted together by our mutual faith. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And we will be comforted together in your faith and mine.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> that is, that I may both give and receive comfort, while I am among you, through our common faith.<CM> <a href="/godbey/romans/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but this is the consolation among you through faith in one another, both of you and me. <a href="/haweis/romans/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and that so I may be comforted together with you, by the mutual faith both of you and of me.<CM> <a href="/mace/romans/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> or indeed that we may have mutual consolation from the faith which is in common to you and to me. <a href="/wey/romans/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> in other words that while I am among you we may be mutually encouraged by one another's faith, yours and mine. <a href="/worrell/romans/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> that is, to be comforted together among you through our mutual faith, both yours and mine. <a href="/worsley/romans/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> that is to say, that being among you we may be comforted together by the faith of each, both yours and mine. <a href="/parallel/romans/1-12.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=93" 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> …11For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, 12<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is,</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">that</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/4837.htm" title="4837: symparaklēthēnai (V-ANP) -- To invite, encourage along with others; pass: I share in encouragement with. From sun and parakaleo; to console jointly.">may be mutually encouraged</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/240.htm" title="240: allēlois (RecPro-DMP) -- One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.">each other’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith.</a> 13I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, how often I planned to come to you (but have been prevented from visiting until now), in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles.…<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_thessalonians/3-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:2</a> We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, <a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">2 Corinthians 1:24</a> Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7</a> Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. <a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm">2 Timothy 1:4</a> Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. <a href="/philemon/1-7.htm">Philemon 1:7</a> I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a> Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a> And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. / Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. <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/16-18.htm">1 Corinthians 16:18</a> For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men. <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">2 Corinthians 7:13</a> On account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. <a href="/acts/28-15.htm">Acts 28:15</a> The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God. <a href="/philippians/1-25.htm">Philippians 1:25</a> Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Colossians 2:2</a> that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:7</a> For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and persecution, we have been reassured about you, because of your faith. <a href="/proverbs/27-17.htm">Proverbs 27:17</a> As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.that I may.<a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Romans 15:24,32</a> Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company… <a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Acts 11:23</a> Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-1.htm">2 Corinthians 2:1-3</a> But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness… with you.<a href="/ephesians/4-5.htm">Ephesians 4:5</a> One Lord, one faith, one baptism,<a href="/titus/1-4.htm">Titus 1:4</a> To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.<a href="/2_peter/1-1.htm">2 Peter 1:1</a> Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/13-14.htm">Another's</a> <a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/acts/20-12.htm">Comforted</a> <a href="/acts/27-36.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/romans/1-8.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/philippians/2-2.htm">Mutual</a> <a href="/luke/16-12.htm">Other's</a> <a href="/acts/28-17.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/28-29.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Another's</a> <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">Comforted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Mutual</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-29.htm">Other's</a> <a href="/romans/3-12.htm">Together</a> <a href="/romans/3-2.htm">Words</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>that is, This phrase serves as a clarification or explanation of the preceding statement. Paul often uses such phrases to ensure his readers understand his intentions. In the context of Romans, Paul is expressing his desire to visit the Roman believers to strengthen their faith and his own.that you and I Paul emphasizes the mutual relationship between himself and the Roman Christians. Despite being an apostle, Paul sees himself as part of the same body of Christ, highlighting the equality and unity among believers. This reflects the early church's emphasis on community and shared faith.may be mutually encouraged The concept of mutual encouragement underscores the reciprocal nature of Christian fellowship. Paul acknowledges that both he and the Roman believers can benefit from each other's faith. This aligns with the biblical principle found in <a href="/proverbs/27-17.htm">Proverbs 27:17</a>, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."by each other’s faith. Faith is the central element of Christian life and community. Paul recognizes that the faith of the Roman believers can inspire and strengthen his own, just as his faith can do for them. This reflects the early church's understanding of faith as a communal experience, where believers support and uplift one another. The idea is also echoed in <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24-25</a>, which encourages believers to spur one another on toward love and good deeds.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to the Romans, expressing his desire to visit the Roman believers to strengthen and be strengthened by their faith. 2. <a href="/topical/r/roman_believers.htm">Roman Believers</a> The recipients of the letter, a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile Christians living in Rome. 3. <a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a> The capital of the Roman Empire, a significant center for early Christianity and a place where Paul desired to minister. 4. <a href="/topical/f/faith.htm">Faith</a> The central theme of mutual encouragement in this verse, highlighting the shared belief in Jesus Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mutual_encouragement.htm">Mutual Encouragement</a> The event or action Paul desires, emphasizing the reciprocal nature of Christian fellowship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_fellowship.htm">The Importance of Fellowship</a> Christian fellowship is vital for spiritual growth and encouragement. We are not meant to walk the faith journey alone but to support and uplift one another. <a href="/topical/r/reciprocal_nature_of_faith.htm">Reciprocal Nature of Faith</a> Faith is not just personal but communal. We are called to share our faith experiences to strengthen each other, recognizing that everyone has something valuable to contribute. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_as_a_two-way_street.htm">Encouragement as a Two-Way Street</a> Encouragement should be mutual. As we seek to encourage others, we also open ourselves to receive encouragement, creating a balanced and healthy Christian community. <a href="/topical/a/active_participation_in_the_church.htm">Active Participation in the Church</a> Being part of a church community involves active participation. Engage in small groups, Bible studies, and church activities to foster mutual encouragement. <a href="/topical/f/faith_as_a_source_of_strength.htm">Faith as a Source of Strength</a> Our faith in Christ is a powerful source of strength and encouragement. Sharing testimonies and experiences of faith can inspire and uplift 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/can_i_be_christian_without_church.htm">Can I be a Christian without going to church?</a> <a href="/q/is_church_membership_essential.htm">Is church membership necessary for Christians?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_scripture_say_to_care_for_orphans.htm">How can faith help overcome life's challenges?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'a_time_to_plant'_mean.htm">What are spiritual gifts meant to achieve?</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>(12) That is, that I may be comforted.--A beautiful touch of true courtesy. He is anxious to see them, that he may impart to them some spiritual gift. But no! He hastily draws back and corrects himself. He does not wish it to be implied that it is for him only to impart, and for them only to receive. He will not assume any such air of superiority. In the impulse of the moment, and in the expansiveness of his own heart, he had seemed to put it so; but his real meaning was that they should receive mutual comfort and edification.Strictly, the idea of mutual comfort is drawn from the two verses combined, not from this singly. In the last verse the Romans were the subject: "That ye may be established." Here St. Paul himself is the subject: "That I may be comforted."Comforted.--The Greek word has rather more of the sense of our "encouraged," though the idea of "comfort" is also contained in it. It is a similar word to that which is translated "comforter" in several passages in John 14, 15, 16 (where see Notes, and Excursus to St. John's Gospel).Together with you.--Literally, that I may at the same time be comforted among you; that is, "that I may be comforted at the same time that you are comforted, by my intercourse with you, through that mutual faith which acts and reacts upon each of us." The Apostle looks to obtain benefit from his intercourse with the Roman Christians. He expects that their faith will help to increase his own.There is a truth underlying the Apostle's courtesy which is not mere compliment. The most advanced Christian will receive something from the humblest. There are very few men whose "spirits are not finely touched" somewhere; and St. Paul was conscious that even an Apostle might not be equally strong at every point.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - That is, that I with you may be comforted in you, each of us by each other's faith, yours and mine. The spirit of delicate courtesy here evinced, in addressing persons over whom one loss of a Christian gentleman than St. Paul was might have assumed a lordly tone, is apparent elsewhere in his Epistles (cf. <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Romans 15:15</a>; <a href="/romans/16-19.htm">Romans 16:19</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/2-3.htm">2 Corinthians 2:3</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/3-1.htm">2 Corinthians 3:1</a>, seq.; 2 Corinthians 8:8; 9:2), and especially the whole Epistle to Philemon. <a href="/commentaries/romans/1-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>that τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is, ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [that] τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. may be mutually encouraged συμπαρακληθῆναι (symparaklēthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4837.htm">Strong's 4837: </a> To invite, encourage along with others; pass: I share in encouragement with. From sun and parakaleo; to console jointly. by διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. each other’s ἀλλήλοις (allēlois) Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_240.htm">Strong's 240: </a> One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another. faith. πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/1-12.htm">Romans 1:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/1-12.htm">Romans 1:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/1-12.htm">Romans 1:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/1-12.htm">Romans 1:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/1-12.htm">Romans 1:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/1-12.htm">Romans 1:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/1-12.htm">Romans 1:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/1-12.htm">Romans 1:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/1-12.htm">Romans 1:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/1-12.htm">Romans 1:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/1-12.htm">NT Letters: Romans 1:12 That is that I with you may (Rom. 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