‏ Romans 1:11-12

 Impart ( μεταδω ). Second aorist active subjunctive of  μεταδιδωμ, to share with one. See on Lu 3:11; 1Th 2:8.

 To the end ye may be established ( εις το στηριχθηνα υμας ). Final clause (common in Paul) with  εις το and the first aorist passive infinitive of  στηριζω for which verb see on Lu 22:32; 1Th 3:3, 13.

 That is ( τουτο δε εστιν ). "An explanatory correction" (Denney). The  δε should not be ignored. Instead of saying that he had a spiritual gift for them, he wishes to add that they also have one for him.

 That I with you may be comforted ( συνπαρακληθηνα εν υμιν ). "My being comforted in you ( εν υμιν ) together ( συν- ) with you," a mutual blessing to each party (you and me).

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