Romans 1:15
So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
Cross-reference
Isaiah 6:8 records Isaiah's eager 'Here am I, send me'—Paul's readiness to preach echoes that same prophetic willingness.
John 4:34 shows Jesus making God's will his sustenance—Paul's readiness to preach likewise prioritizes fulfilling God's mission.
Acts 21:13 shows Paul ready to die for the gospel—the same eagerness in Romans 1:15 extends to suffering, not just preaching.
1 Corinthians 9:17 discusses preaching willingly for reward—Paul's readiness reflects that willing disposition, not compulsion.
2 Corinthians 10:16 expresses Paul's desire to preach in regions beyond—directly aligns with his eagerness to go to Rome and beyond.
Acts 5:42 describes the apostles' daily preaching—Paul's eagerness mirrors their relentless commitment to proclaim Christ.
In Acts 23:11, Jesus assures Paul he will bear witness in Rome, confirming his desire in Romans 1:15 as divinely appointed and soon fulfilled.
Acts 19:21 records Paul's deliberate plan to go to Rome, showing his eagerness in Romans 1:15 was part of a larger missionary strategy.
Matthew 9:38 commands prayer for laborers—Paul's eagerness embodies the answer, showing himself as a ready worker for the harvest.
In 2 Corinthians 8:12, willingness is accepted based on what one has, paralleling Paul's readiness to preach—both highlight that a willing heart matters.