Romans 1:11

1:11 For I long to see you, so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift ¹  to strengthen you,

Romans 2:2

2:2 Now we know that God’s judgment is in accordance with truth ²  against those who practice such things.

Romans 5:3

5:3 Not ³  only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

Romans 7:14

7:14 For we know that the law is spiritual – but I am unspiritual, sold into slavery to sin. ⁴ 

[1:11]  ¹ sn Paul does not mean here that he is going to bestow upon the Roman believers what is commonly known as a “spiritual gift,” that is, a special enabling for service given to believers by the Holy Spirit. Instead, this is either a metonymy of cause for effect (Paul will use his own spiritual gifts to edify the Romans), or it simply means something akin to a blessing or benefit in the spiritual realm. It is possible that Paul uses this phrase to connote specifically the broader purpose of his letter, which is for the Romans to understand his gospel, but this seems less likely.

[2:2]  ² tn Or “based on truth.”

[5:3]  ³ tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

[7:14]  ⁴ tn Grk “under sin.”