Thematic Bible
Romans 15:1 (show verse)
Now we who are strong [in our convictions and faith] ought to [patiently] put up with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not just please 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
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)
Let each one of us [make it a practice to] please his neighbor for his good, to build him up spiritually.
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
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 Himself; but as it is written [in Scripture], “The reproaches of those who reproached You (the Father) fell on Me (the Son).”
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
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 was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
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
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)
Now may the God who gives endurance and who supplies encouragement grant that you be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus,
Romans 15:6 (show verse)
so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify and praise and honor the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15:7 (show verse)
Therefore, [continue to] accept and welcome one another, just as Christ has accepted and welcomed us to the glory of [our great] God.
Romans 15:8 (show verse)
For I tell you that Christ has become a servant and a minister to the circumcision (Jews) on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm and verify the promises made to the fathers,
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
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 for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy [to them, since God had no covenant with them]. As it is written and forever remains written,
“Therefore I praise You among the Gentiles,
And sing praises to Your name.”
And sing praises to Your name.”
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
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)
Again it says,
“Rejoice and celebrate, O Gentiles, along with His people.”
Romans 15:11 (show verse)
And again,
“Praise the Lord all you Gentiles,
And let all the peoples praise Him!”
And let all the peoples praise Him!”
Romans 15:12 (show verse)
Again Isaiah says,
“There shall be a root of Jesse,
He who arises to rule [as King] over the Gentiles,
In Him shall the Gentiles hope.”
He who arises to rule [as King] over the Gentiles,
In Him shall the Gentiles hope.”
Romans 15:13 (show verse)
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
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
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)
Personally I am convinced about you, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, amply filled with all [spiritual] knowledge, and competent to admonish and counsel and instruct one another.
Romans 15:15 (show verse)
Still, on some points I have written to you very boldly and without reservation to remind you [about them] again, because of the grace that was given to me from God,
Romans 15:16 (show verse)
to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. I minister as a priest the gospel of God, in order that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable [to Him], sanctified [made holy and set apart for His purpose] 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
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)
In Christ Jesus, then, I have found [legitimate] reason for boasting in things related [to my service] to God.
No Themes for this verse.
Romans 15:18 (show verse)
For I will not [even] presume to speak of anything except what Christ has done through me [as an instrument in His hands], resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles [to the gospel], by word and deed,
Romans 15:19 (show verse)
with the power of signs and wonders, [and all of it] in the power of the Spirit. So [starting] from Jerusalem and as far away as Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel [faithfully preaching the good news] of Christ [where it had not before been preached].
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
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)
Accordingly I set a goal to preach the gospel, not where Christ’s name was already known, so that I would not build on another man’s foundation;
No Themes for this verse.
Romans 15:21 (show verse)
but [instead I would act on this goal] as it is written [in Scripture],
“They who had no news of Him shall see,
And they who have not heard [of Him] shall understand.”
And they who have not heard [of Him] shall understand.”
No Themes for this verse.
Romans 15:22 (show verse)
This [goal—my commitment to this principle] is the reason why I have often been prevented from coming to you [in Rome].
No Themes for this verse.
Romans 15:23 (show verse)
But now, with no further place for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you—
Romans 15:24 (show verse)
whenever I go [on my trip] to Spain—I hope to see you as I pass through [Rome], and to be helped on my journey there by you, after I have first enjoyed your company for a little while.
Romans 15:25 (show verse)
But for now, I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints (Jewish believers).
Romans 15:26 (show verse)
For [Gentile believers in] Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints (Jewish believers) in 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
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)
They were pleased to do it, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual things, then they are indebted to serve them also in [tangible] material things.
Romans 15:28 (show verse)
Therefore, when I have finished this [mission] and have safely given to them what has been raised, I will go on by way of you to Spain.
Romans 15:29 (show verse)
I know that when I do come to you, I will come in the abundant blessing of Christ.
Romans 15:30 (show verse)
I urge you, believers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join together with me in your prayers to God in my behalf,
Romans 15:31 (show verse)
[and pray] that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints (Jewish believers) there;
Romans 15:32 (show verse)
so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and find rest in your company.
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
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)
May the God of peace be with you all! Amen.