Romans 1:13
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“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.”
καρπός
Fruit, result, outcome. Karpos. I am the vine you are the branches. Apart from Me you can do nothing. Fruit is the evidence of connection. It cannot be manufactured.
ἔθνος
Gentiles.
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ἔθνος
Nation, people group, Gentile. Ethnos. Go and make disciples of all nations. Every people group on earth is included in God's redemptive plan. None are excluded.
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θέλω
I do want
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θέλω
To will, to wish, to desire. Thelo. I am willing be made clean. Jesus was always willing to heal, forgive and restore. His willingness has not changed.
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ἔχω
I may have
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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ἔρχομαι
to come
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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προτίθεμαι
I purposed
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προτίθεμαι
to place before, i.e. (for oneself) to exhibit; (to oneself) to propose (determine)
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δεῦρο
present,
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δεῦρο
here; used also imperative hither!; and of time, hitherto
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κωλύω
was hindered
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κωλύω
to estop, i.e. prevent (by word or act)
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τὶς
some
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τὶς
some or any person or object
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πολλάκις
many times
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πολλάκις
many times, i.e. frequently
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καθώς
even as
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καθώς
just (or inasmuch) as, that
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λοιποί
other
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λοιποί
remaining ones
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