That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
The Romans were undergoing many tribulations. Paul wanted to see them in order to comfort them and also to be comforted by them…. What humility he had! He showed them that he needed them as much as they needed him. By doing this, he put learners in the position of teachers, not claiming any superiority for himself but pointing out that they were fully equal to him. Now if anyone should say that Paul’s comfort was his gladness at the increase of the Romans’ faith and that Paul needed this, he would not be mistaken.
