Rom 1:8-9, 1Cor 1:4, Eph 1:15-16, Col 1:3, 1Th 1:2, 2Th 1:3 | ISV | STEP | Paul's Prayer and Desire to Visit Rome First of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because the news about your faith is being reported throughout the world.

‏ Romans 1:8-9

8 Paul's Prayer and Desire to Visit RomeFirst of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because the news about your faith is being reported throughout the world.Rom 16:19; 1Cor 1:4; Phil 1:3; Col 1:3-4; 1Thes 1:2, 8 9 For God, whom I serve in my spirit by preaching the gospel ^{▼▼Lit. in the gospel} of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention youActs 27:23; Rom 9:1; 2Cor 1:23; Phil 1:8; 1Thes 2:5; 3:10; 2Tim 1:3

‏ 1 Corinthians 1:4

4 You Are RichI always thank my ^{▼▼Other mss. lack my} God for you because of the grace of God given you in Christ Jesus.Rom 1:8

‏ Ephesians 1:15-16

15 Paul's Prayer for the EphesiansTherefore, because I have heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love ^{▼▼Other mss. lack your love} for all the saints,Col 1:4 16 I never stop giving thanks for you as I mention you in my prayers.Rom 1:9; Phil 1:3-4; Col 1:3; 1Thes 1:2; 2Thes 1:3

‏ Colossians 1:3

3 Paul's Prayer for the ColossiansWe give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,1Cor 1:4; Eph 1:16

‏ 1 Thessalonians 1:2

2 Paul's Prayer for the ThessaloniansWe always thank God for all of you when we mention you in our prayers.Rom 1:8; Eph 1:16

‏ 2 Thessalonians 1:3

3 At all times we are obligated to thank God for you, brothers. It is right to do this ^{▼▼Lit. As is right} because your faith is growing all the time and the love of every one of you for each other is increasing.1Thes 1:2-3; 2Thes 2:13