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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul continues his opening statements to the people in Rome by stating his desire to see them in person.
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# For I desire to see you
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"Because I really want to see you"
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# some spiritual gift, in order to strengthen you
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Paul wants to strengthen the Roman Christians spiritually. Alternate translation: "some gift that will help you to grow spiritually" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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