I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong. Paul's purpose in visiting is not merely social but spiritual: to strengthen the Roman church through the distribution of charismatic gifts. The phrase spiritual gift (charisma pneumatikon) suggests both apostolic authority to impart spiritual power and his recognition of their need for encouragement and edification. His humility lies in framing this as a mutual exchange rather than a one-way transmission.

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