Romans 1:13
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.
Cross-reference
Romans 11:25 uses the same 'I want you to understand' formula to introduce the mystery of Israel's hardening — a key disclosure.
In Romans 15:18-20, Paul describes his apostolic work of bringing Gentiles to obedience — the very harvest he hopes to have in Rome.
Romans 15:22 explicitly mentions being hindered from coming to Rome, directly echoing the obstacle noted here.
Romans 15:23-28 reveals Paul's detailed travel plans to Rome and Spain, fulfilling the desire expressed here.
1 Corinthians 12:1 uses the same 'I do not want you to be unaware' formula to introduce spiritual gifts — a structural parallel.
2 Tim 4:17 mentions Paul proclaiming to all Gentiles — the same mission that bore harvest in Romans 1:13.
In 1 Thessalonians 4:13, the identical phrase introduces teaching on the dead—same introductory formula, different topic.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Paul similarly expresses desire to visit but was blocked by Satan — a direct parallel to being prevented from coming to Rome.
1 Thess 2:13 shows Thessalonians accepting the word — evidence of the harvest Paul describes in Romans 1:13.
1 Thess 1:9 describes Thessalonians turning from idols — a harvest among Gentiles like the one Paul mentions in Romans 1:13.
2 Cor 10:13-16 outlines Paul's assigned mission field — similar to his planned harvest among Gentiles in Romans 1:13.
In 2 Corinthians 1:8, Paul uses the same 'I do not want you to be unaware' formula to share his hardships in Asia, mirroring his openness about plans in Romans.
1 Corinthians 10:1 repeats the identical opening phrase to warn from Israel's history — a parallel teaching method.
Acts 21:19 records Paul detailing his ministry among Gentiles — the harvest he refers to in Romans 1:13.
Acts 19:21 records Paul's resolve to go to Rome after Ephesus, providing historical context for his stated intention here.
In Acts 14:27, Paul reports how God opened a door of faith to Gentiles — the same kind of harvest he desires for Rome.
Acts 9:15 records Paul's commission as God's chosen instrument to carry the gospel to Gentiles — the very fruit he seeks among them in Romans 1:13.
In Galatians 1:16, Paul describes his divine calling to preach to the Gentiles — the same mission that drives his desire to have fruit among them in Romans 1:13.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:17, Paul expresses eager desire to visit believers despite being hindered — closely mirroring his longing to come to Rome in Romans 1:13.
Similar to 1:15, this verse continues Paul's revised travel itinerary to Corinth, showing his planning habits.
Acts 16:7 continues the account: the Spirit of Jesus also forbids entry into Bithynia, reinforcing Paul's experience of divine hindrances.
Acts 16:6 shows the Holy Spirit preventing Paul from going to Asia—another instance of his ministry being blocked.
In 2 Corinthians 1:15, Paul expresses a similar desire to visit Corinth—different city, same pattern of planned visits.