1:12a

that is: Here the Greek phrase indicates that Paul wanted to add to what he said in 1:11. Not only did he expect to encourage the believers in Rome (1:11) but he also expected that he and they would encourage each other (1:12). For example:

or rather (New Revised Standard Version)
-or-
Look, it is like-this

Your translation should not imply that what Paul said in 1:11 was incorrect.

that you and I may be mutually encouraged: This clause is passive. Some languages must use an active clause. For example:

⌊God⌋ may encourage you (plur.) and I together

mutually: Here this word refers to being together and experiencing the same thing. See the above example.

encouraged: This word refers to helping someone to have more hope about something or to have more confidence to do something. Here are other ways to translate this word:

help (New Century Version)
-or-
strengthen
-or-
help in that-which-strengthens

1:12b

by each other’s faith: The Greek phrase that the Berean Standard Bible translates as by each other’s faith is literally “through the faith in one another, both yours and mine.” Paul said “both yours and mine” to be clear that he included himself when he said each other here. One of them talking about his or her faith would encourage the others, including Paul.

faith: To have faith in a person refers to believing in him, who he is, and who he claims to be. See how you translated this word in 1:5.

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