Romans 1:13
“Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, ( but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.”

What does Romans 1:13 mean?
Romans 1:13 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles." In this verse, the apostle Paul is…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Fruitfulness of Connection: A Devotional on Romans 1:13
In Romans 1:13, the Apostle Paul writes, "Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles." This verse is a tapestry of Paul's heartfelt…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Fruitful Connections and Divine Purpose
Heavenly Father, You are the Creator of the universe, the Author of all life, and the Giver of all wisdom. We come before You in reverence and gratitude, acknowledging Your sovereignty and might. Lord, in this moment, we reflect on the words of Paul in Romans 1:13, where he…
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