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Romans 15
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Romans 15:1 (show verse)

Now those of us who are strong [spiritually] should put up with [or, help] the failings of [spiritually] weak people, and not [simply] do what pleases ourselves.
Burden » Who should bear the burdens of the weak
Charitableness » Duty of
Charity » Duty of
Duty » To brethren » To the weak
Duty » To brethren » To neighbours
Help » Helping others
Hope » What gives hope
Patience » What teaches patience
Scripture » The things written in scripture
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Not pleasing ourselves
Selfishness » Exhibited in » Pleasing ourselves
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Burden-bearing
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty of neighbours
Sympathy » The marks of true » Burden-bearing
teaching » What teaches
Weak » Defender of the » Duty to the

Romans 15:2 (show verse)

[Instead], each of us should do what pleases his neighbor in order to accomplish something good and uplifting [in his life].
Burden » Who should bear the burdens of the weak
Duty » To brethren » To neighbours
Edification » Edifying one another
Help » Helping others
Hope » What gives hope
Missionaries » In seeking the edification of others
Patience » What teaches patience
Scripture » The things written in scripture
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Not pleasing ourselves
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty of neighbours
teaching » What teaches

Romans 15:3 (show verse)

For even Christ did not please [just] Himself, but as it is written [Psa. 69:9], "The insults of those people who insulted you [i.e., God] fell on me [i.e., Christ]."
Burden » Who should bear the burdens of the weak
Edification » Edifying one another
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Self-denial
Help » Helping others
Hope » What gives hope
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Exposing himself to reproach and contempt
Patience » What teaches patience
Reproach » The reproaches of man falling on jesus Christ
Reviling and reproaching » Of Christ, predicted
Scripture » The things written in scripture
Self-denial » Christ set an example of
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Not pleasing ourselves
Selfishness » The example of Christ condemns
teaching » What teaches
Unselfishness » Daniel

Romans 15:4 (show verse)

For whatever things were written previously [i.e., in the Old Testament], were intended for us to learn from, so that we could have hope [i.e., in the face of difficult times] through remaining steadfast, and through the encouragement [received] from reading the Scriptures.
Hope » What gives hope
Hope » Obtained through » Patience and comfort of the scriptures
Hope » Spiritual » The scriptures the source of
Patience » What teaches patience
Patience » Produces » Hope
Purpose » Of the bible » To give hope to men
Reading » Of the word of God » The study of encouraged
Scripture » The things written in scripture
The scriptures » Designed for » Producing hope
The scriptures » Designed for » Comforting
The scriptures » Written for our instruction
Search the word » The study of encouraged
Seven » Editions of the divine law » 5th edition the entire scriptures
Spiritual » Hope » The scriptures the source of
teaching » What teaches
The bible » Purpose » The study of encouraged
The bible » Purpose » To give hope to men
Word » Sealing of search the » The study of encouraged
Word » Study of » The study of encouraged
Word » Purpose of » To give hope to men

Romans 15:5 (show verse)

May God [who is the source] of steadfastness and encouragement, give you [a sense of] like-mindedness among yourselves, in harmony with [the example of] Christ Jesus,
Christ » Divinity » Example of
Consolation under Affliction » God is the author and giver of
Example » Christ's example to be followed
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Patience » God, is the God of
Unity » Of the righteous

Romans 15:6 (show verse)

so that in [genuine] unity and with one voice, you people may honor the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Glorify God » Duty of » By spiritual unity
Glorifying God » Saints should » Unite in
Glorifying God » Saints » Unite in
Glorifying God » Duty of » By spiritual unity
God » Glorifying » By spiritual unity
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Unity » Of the righteous

Romans 15:7 (show verse)

So, welcome one another, just as Christ has welcomed you [or, "us"], as a way of honoring God.
Receiving » Receiving one another

Romans 15:8 (show verse)

For I tell you that Christ was [appointed] to be a servant of the circumcised ones [i.e., the Jews], in order to uphold the truth of God. This was so He could confirm [as valid] the promises made to our forefathers,
Abraham » God's covenant with
Branch of jesse » The gentiles trusting in the branch of jesse
Circumcision » Figurative
Circumcision » Jesus Christ being a minister of the circumcision
Gentiles/heathen » The gentiles trusting in the branch of jesse
the Law of moses » Christ » Circumcised according to
The promises of God » Are » Confirmed in Christ

Romans 15:9 (show verse)

and so that the Gentiles [also] may honor God for His mercy, as it is written [Psa. 18:49], "Therefore, I will praise you among the Gentiles and sing to your name." [Note: Paul here accommodates the words of King David by applying them to Jews participating with Gentiles in praising God as part of the one body].
Branch of jesse » The gentiles trusting in the branch of jesse
Circumcision » Jesus Christ being a minister of the circumcision
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
Gentiles » Conversion of » Examples of
Gentiles/heathen » The gentiles trusting in the branch of jesse
Glorifying God » For his » Mercy and truth
Glorifying God » Mercy and truth
the Heathen » Salvation provided for

Romans 15:10 (show verse)

And again it says [Deut. 32:43], "Rejoice with His people [i.e., the Jews], you Gentiles."
Branch of jesse » The gentiles trusting in the branch of jesse
Gentiles/heathen » The gentiles trusting in the branch of jesse
the Heathen » Salvation provided for

Romans 15:11 (show verse)

And again [Psa. 117:1], "Praise the Lord, all of you Gentiles, and let all the nations praise Him."
Branch of jesse » The gentiles trusting in the branch of jesse
Gentiles/heathen » The gentiles trusting in the branch of jesse
the Heathen » Salvation provided for
Praise » Is obligatory upon » Gentiles

Romans 15:12 (show verse)

And again, Isaiah says [11:10], "A root [i.e., a descendant] from Jesse will appear [i.e., Christ], and He will rise up to rule over the nations, and the Gentiles will place their hope in Him."
Branch of jesse » The gentiles trusting in the branch of jesse
David » King of israel » Desires to build a temple, is forbidden, but receives God's promise that his seed should reign forever
Gentiles/heathen » The gentiles trusting in the branch of jesse
the Heathen » Salvation provided for

Romans 15:13 (show verse)

May God, [the source] of hope, fill you with complete joy and peace as you believe [in Christ], so that you may have an abundance of hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Faith » Produces » Peace
Happiness/joy » The lord bringing joy
The Holy Spirit as Comforter » As such he » Imparts hope
the personality of Holy Spirit » He has a power of his own
Holy spirit » What can be accomplished through the power of the holy spirit
Hope » The lord being hope
Hope » Is the work of the holy ghost
Hope » Saints » Should abound in
Joy » Of saints, made full by » Faith in Christ
Joy » Ministers should » Pray for, for their people
spiritual Peace » Accompanies » Faith
Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Abound in hope by
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Saints » Abound in hope by

Romans 15:14 (show verse)

And I, myself, am convinced about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, and have been filled with all kinds of knowledge and are capable of counseling one another.
Admonition » Reproof, duty of
Admonition » Admonishing one another
Duty » Masters' » Of admonition
fruit of the Spirit » Goodness

Romans 15:15 (show verse)

But I have written to you quite boldly in some places to remind you [of certain things], because of the favor shown to me by God,
Grace » Specially given » To ministers

Romans 15:16 (show verse)

in appointing me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. I am serving like a priest in preaching God's good news, so that the Gentiles might be like an acceptable sacrifice [to God], dedicated by the Holy Spirit.
Christian ministers » Ministers of » Christ
Gospel » Called » Gospel of God
the Heathen » Conversion of, acceptable to God
the personality of Holy Spirit » He sanctifies
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Sanctifying
Holy spirit » As sanctifying the church
Names » Of ministers » Ministers of Christ
Offerings » Illustrative of » The conversion of the gentiles
Paul » Sent to the gentiles
Sanctification » How secured
Sanctification » Effected by » The holy ghost
Sanctification » Offering up of saints acceptable through
Titles and names of ministers » Ministers of Christ

Romans 15:17 (show verse)

Therefore, as I have fellowship with Christ Jesus, I am proud of my service to God.
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Romans 15:18 (show verse)

For I will not dare to speak about anything, except what Christ has done through me in bringing about the obedience of the Gentiles. He accomplished this by my message and my deeds,
Conversion » By Christ
Miracles » Instrumental to the early propagation of the gospel

Romans 15:19 (show verse)

in the power demonstrated by [miraculous] signs and wonders, [produced] by the power of the Holy Spirit. So, I have completed preaching the good news about Christ from Jerusalem, all the way around [the area] to Illyricum [Note: This country was located northwest of Greece and in present-day Croatia].
Holy spirit » As the source of miraculous power
Holy spirit » As omnipotent
Illyricum » Visited » By paul
Miracles » Performed » Of the holy spirit
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » For the confirmation of the gospel
Miracles » Were performed » By the power of the holy ghost
Miracles » Instrumental to the early propagation of the gospel
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » For the confirmation of the gospel
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Performing miracles
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Exhibited in » Working miracles
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Omnipotent
Zeal » Should be exhibited » In missionary labors

Romans 15:20 (show verse)

Now it has been my ambition to preach the good news at places where Christ's name has never been heard, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation.
No Themes for this verse.

Romans 15:21 (show verse)

But, as it is written [Isa. 52:15], "Those people who had not been told about Him will see [the truth], and those who have not heard [the message] will understand [it]." [Note: Paul here applies a Messianic prediction to his ambition of doing pioneer evangelism].
No Themes for this verse.

Romans 15:22 (show verse)

This is why I have been so often hindered from coming to you.
No Themes for this verse.

Romans 15:23 (show verse)

But now, since I do not have any more [new] places [to preach] in this area, and have been wanting to visit you for many years,
Zeal » Should be exhibited » In missionary labors

Romans 15:24 (show verse)

I am hoping to see you when I travel to Spain. And I also hope to receive help from you in getting there [i.e., to Spain], after enjoying a brief visit with you.
Spain » Paul plans to visit

Romans 15:25 (show verse)

But for now, I am on my way to Jerusalem to minister to [the needs of] God's holy people there.
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Paul
The poor » Regard for--exemplified » Paul

Romans 15:26 (show verse)

For [the Christians in] Macedonia and Achaia [Note: These were provinces in Greece] thought it was a good idea to take up an offering for the poor saints at Jerusalem.
Achaia » Benevolence of the Christians in
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Macedonia » The congregation in, sends contributions to the poor saints in jerusalem
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations
Poor » Kindness to » Congregations of macedonia and achaia
The poor » Regard for--exemplified

Romans 15:27 (show verse)

For they thought it was a good idea, and [besides] they were indebted to those Jewish Christians. For if the Gentiles [have] shared in the spiritual blessings of the Jews, [then] they owe it to those Jews to help meet their material needs.
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians

Romans 15:28 (show verse)

So, when I have completed this task, and have guaranteed [the safe delivery of] this offering to them, I will visit you on my way to Spain.
Alms » Instances of giving » The early Christians
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Figurative » Of certainty of divine approval
Spain » Paul plans to visit

Romans 15:29 (show verse)

And I know that when I arrive there [in Rome], I will be coming with an abundance of Christ's blessings [to give to you. See 1:11-12].
Fulness » Spiritual » Fulness of joy
The gospel » There is fulness of blessing in
Spiritual » Fulness » Fulness of joy

Romans 15:30 (show verse)

Now I urge you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ [See 12:1], and through the Holy Spirit's love [in us], that you people join me in fervently praying to God for me
Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
intercession » Solicited » By paul, of the congregations
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Pray for them
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Requests for prayer

Romans 15:31 (show verse)

to be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea [i.e., unbelieving Jews]. And [pray] that my service for Jerusalem [i.e., the offering for poor people. See verses 25-26] will be acceptable to God's people there.
Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
intercession » Solicited » By paul, of the congregations
Unbelief » They who are guilty of » Persecute the ministers of God
Unbelief » Instances of » Jews in jerusalem

Romans 15:32 (show verse)

And pray that I will [be able to] come to you joyfully, if it is God's will, and have a refreshing visit with you.
Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
Communion of saints » Delight of
intercession » Solicited » By paul, of the congregations
Joy » Instances of » Of paul and titus, because of the hospitality of the corinthians
Joy » Ministers should » Come to their people with
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty

Romans 15:33 (show verse)

Now may the God of peace be with all of you. May it be so.
God » Mercy of » Of peace
Peace » Promised to believers » God of
spiritual Peace » God, is the God of
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