It was his hope to have assurance they were staying on the right path. He strongly points out that he is not ashamed of the gospel (Romans 1:16), because it is the power by which everyone is saved.
Binigyang diin niya na hindi niya ikinahihiya ang Ebanghelyo (Roma 1:16), dahil ito ang kapangyarihan ng Diyos sa sinumang sumasampalataya.