Bible Strands
Romans 1:15
That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Christians in Rome while explaining his travel plans and missionary focus. He declares his eagerness to preach the gospel to them immediately after stating his universal obligation to Greeks and non-Greeks.
The words — The Greek term πρὸθυμον (prothumon) literally denotes a ready willingness or eagerness. οὕτως (houtōs) means "thus" or "in this way," directly linking Paul’s declared readiness to his preceding statement of duty.
The thread — This posture of obligated proclamation appears in Romans 15:20, where Paul aspires to preach where Christ is unknown. It parallels Isaiah 6:8’s call for willing volunteers and aligns with 1 Corinthians 9:17’s emphasis on the responsibility of entrusted preaching.
Why it lands — The text states that gospel preaching is a ready response to divine obligation, not a matter of personal preference. It requires the reader to adopt a posture of immediate readiness to share the message with any audience.
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The Greek words
King James Version
So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
Cross-references
- Romans 15:20 In this way I have aspired to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.
- Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!”
- 1 Corinthians 9:17 If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.
- 2 Corinthians 10:15 Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,
- 1 Kings 8:18 But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.
- Matthew 9:38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.”
- John 4:34 Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.
- Acts 21:13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
- 2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
- Mark 14:8 She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial.