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Romans 15

BSB·33 verses ·New Testament
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1Weἡμεῖςhēmeis — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → who are strongδυνατοὶdynatoi — Able, capable, powerful, mightyG1415 — Full Word Study → oughtὈφείλομενOpheilomen — to owe; to be obligated or indebtedG3784 — Full Word Study → to bear withβαστάζεινbastazein — to carry, bear, or take upG941 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → shortcomingsἀσθενήματαasthenēmata — weakness, infirmity, frailtyG771 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → weakἀδυνάτωνadynatōn — unable, incapable, impossibleG102 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → notμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → to pleaseἀρέσκεινareskein — to please, to be pleasing toG700 — Full Word Study → ourselvesἑαυτοῖςheautois — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study →. 2Eachἕκαστοςhekastos — eachG1538 — Full Word Study → of usἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → should pleaseἀρεσκέτωaresketō — to please, to be pleasing toG700 — Full Word Study → his neighborπλησίονplēsion — near, neighboring; one's neighborG4139 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → his goodἀγαθὸνagathon — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study →, toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → build him up. 3Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → evenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → did not pleaseἤρεσενēresen — to please, to be pleasing toG700 — Full Word Study → Himselfἑαυτῷheautō — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → it is writtenγέγραπταιgegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: “TheΟἱHoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → insultsὀνειδισμοὶoneidismoi — Shame, disgrace, or insult; reproachG3680 — Full Word Study → of those whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → insultὀνειδιζόντωνoneidizontōn — to revile, reproach, or insult verballyG3679 — Full Word Study → Youσεse — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → have fallenἐπέπεσανepepesan — to fall upon; to press or lay uponG1968 — Full Word Study → onἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Meἐμέeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →.” 4Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → everything thatὅσαhosa — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → was written in the pastπροεγράφηproegraphē — to write beforehand; to publicly display or designateG4270 — Full Word Study → was writtenἐγράφηegraphē — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → ourἡμετέρανhēmeteran — our; belonging to usG2251 — Full Word Study → instructionδιδασκαλίανdidaskalian — instruction, doctrine, or authoritative teachingG1319 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → enduranceὑπομονῆςhypomonēs — Steadfast endurance; patient perseverance through trialsG5281 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → encouragementπαρακλήσεωςparaklēseōs — Encouragement, comfort, or exhortationG3874 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Scripturesγραφῶνgraphōn — Writing, scripture, sacred textG1124 — Full Word Study →, we might haveἔχωμενechōmen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → hopeἐλπίδαelpida — confident expectation; hope; trust in God's promisesG1680 — Full Word Study →. 5Nowδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → may the GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → who gives endurance andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → encouragementπαρακλήσεωςparaklēseōs — Encouragement, comfort, or exhortationG3874 — Full Word Study → grantδῴηdōē — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → harmonyφρονεῖνphronein — To think, set one's mind on, regardG5426 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → one anotherἀλλήλοιςallēlois — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study → inκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸνChriston — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦνIēsoun — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →, 6so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → with one mindὁμοθυμαδὸνhomothymadon — with one accord; united in mind and purposeG3661 — Full Word Study → and oneἑνὶheni — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → voiceστόματιstomati — mouth; opening; edgeG4750 — Full Word Study → you may glorifyδοξάζητεdoxazēte — To glorify, honor, or magnify with praiseG1392 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατέραPatera — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 7Acceptπροσλαμβάνεσθεproslambanesthe — to receive or take to oneselfG4355 — Full Word Study → one anotherἀλλήλουςallēlous — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study →, thenΔιὸDio — therefore, for this reason, whereforeG1352 — Full Word Study →, justκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → acceptedπροσελάβετοproselabeto — to receive or take to oneselfG4355 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶς*hymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, in order to bringεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξανdoxan — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → to GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 8Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → I tell you that ChristΧριστὸνChriston — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → has becomeγεγενῆσθαιgegenēsthai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → a servantδιάκονονdiakonon — servant; one who servesG1249 — Full Word Study → of the circumcised on behalf ofὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → God’sΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → truthἀληθείαςalētheias — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study →, toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → confirmβεβαιῶσαιbebaiōsai — To confirm, establish, or make firmG950 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → promises madeἐπαγγελίαςepangelias — A solemn declaration or pledge of something to comeG1860 — Full Word Study → to theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → patriarchsπατέρωνpaterōn — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →, 9so that theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → may glorifyδοξάσαιdoxasai — To glorify, honor, or magnify with praiseG1392 — Full Word Study → GodΘεόνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → for His mercyἐλέουςeleous — Compassion, mercy, or tender compassionG1656 — Full Word Study →. Asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → it is writtenγέγραπταιgegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: “ThereforeΔιὰDia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → I will praiseἐξομολογήσομαίexomologēsomai — to confess openly, acknowledge, or professG1843 — Full Word Study → Youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Gentiles; I will sing hymnsψαλῶpsalō — To sing praise or make melodyG5567 — Full Word Study → toτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματίonomati — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →.” 10Againπάλινpalin — again; once more; in returnG3825 — Full Word Study →, it saysλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →: “RejoiceΕὐφράνθητεEuphranthēte — to make merry, rejoice, celebrateG2165 — Full Word Study →, O Gentilesἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →, withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → peopleλαοῦlaou — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study →.” 11AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → againπάλινpalin — again; once more; in returnG3825 — Full Word Study →: “PraiseΑἰνεῖτεAineite — To praise, commend, or speak well ofG134 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριονKyrion — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → you Gentilesἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → extolἐπαινεσάτωσανepainesatōsan — To praise, commend, or approveG1867 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, allπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → you peoplesλαοίlaoi — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study →.” 12AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → once moreπάλινpalin — again; once more; in returnG3825 — Full Word Study →, IsaiahἨσαΐαςĒsaias — God is salvationG2268 — Full Word Study → saysλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →: “Thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Rootῥίζαrhiza — Root; foundation; origin; sourceG4491 — Full Word Study → of JesseἸεσσαίIessai — Father of King DavidG2421 — Full Word Study → will appearἜσταιEstai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →, One who will ariseἀνιστάμενοςanistamenos — to rise up, stand up, or raise upG450 — Full Word Study → to rule overἄρχεινarchein — to rule, reign, or exercise authorityG757 — Full Word Study → the Gentiles; inἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → the Gentiles will put their hopeἐλπιοῦσινelpiousin — To hope for, expect, or trust inG1679 — Full Word Study →.” 13Nowδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → may the GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → of hopeἐλπίδοςelpidos — confident expectation; hope; trust in God's promisesG1680 — Full Word Study → fillπληρώσαιplērōsai — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → with allπάσηςpasēs — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → joyχαρᾶςcharas — Joy, gladness, delightG5479 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → peaceεἰρήνηςeirēnēs — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → as youἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → believe in Him, so thatεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → may overflowπερισσεύεινperisseuein — To abound, exceed, or have in abundanceG4052 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → hopeἐλπίδιelpidi — confident expectation; hope; trust in God's promisesG1680 — Full Word Study → byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the power of the Holy SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →. 14Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → myselfαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → am convincedΠέπεισμαιPepeismai — to persuade, convince, or win overG3982 — Full Word Study →, myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you yourselvesαὐτοὶautoi — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → areἐστεeste — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → fullμεστοίmestoi — full, filled, completely occupiedG3324 — Full Word Study → of goodnessἀγαθωσύνηςagathōsynēs — Goodness; moral excellence and virtueG19 — Full Word Study →, brimmingπεπληρωμένοιpeplērōmenoi — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study → withπάσηςpasēs — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → knowledgeγνώσεωςgnōseōs — Knowledge, understanding, recognitionG1108 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ableδυνάμενοιdynamenoi — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → to instructνουθετεῖνnouthetein — To admonish, warn, or exhort with counselG3560 — Full Word Study → one anotherἀλλήλουςallēlous — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study →. 15Howeverδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study →, I have writtenἔγραψαegrapsa — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → a boldτολμηρότερον*tolmēroteron — more boldly; with greater courage or boldnessG5112 — Full Word Study → reminderἐπαναμιμνήσκωνepanamimnēskōn — to remind, call to remembranceG1878 — Full Word Study → onἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → some pointsμέρουςmerous — a part, portion, or share of a wholeG3313 — Full Word Study →, because ofδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → graceχάρινcharin — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → has givenδοθεῖσάνdotheisan — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → 16to beεἶναίeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a ministerλειτουργὸνleitourgon — one who performs sacred service; minister or servantG3011 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → in the priestly serviceἱερουργοῦνταhierourgounta — to perform sacred ministry or priestly serviceG2418 — Full Word Study → of theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἐθνῶνethnōn — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → might becomeγένηταιgenētai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → an offering acceptable to God, sanctifiedἡγιασμένηhēgiasmenē — To set apart as holy; to sanctify or consecrateG37 — Full Word Study → byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Holy SpiritΠνεύματιPneumati — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →. 17Thereforeοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → I exultκαύχησινkauchēsin — boasting, proud confidence, gloryingG2746 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → in my service toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → GodΘεόνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 18I will not presumeτολμήσωtolmēsō — to dare, be bold, show courageG5111 — Full Word Study → to speakλαλεῖνlalein — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → of anythingτιti — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → exceptοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → whatὧνhōn — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → has accomplishedκατειργάσατοkateirgasato — to work out, accomplish, produceG2716 — Full Word Study → throughδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → meἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → in leadingεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the Gentiles to obedienceὑπακοὴνhypakoēn — Submission to authority; willing obedienceG5218 — Full Word Study → by wordλόγῳlogō — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → deedἔργῳergō — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →, 19byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the power of signsσημείωνsēmeiōn — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wondersτεράτωνteratōn — miraculous signs or wondersG5059 — Full Word Study →, and by the power of the Spirit of God[θεοῦ]theou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. Soὥστεhōste — so that, with the result that, thereforeG5620 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλὴμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study → all the wayκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → aroundκύκλῳkyklō — in a circle; round about; surroundingG2945 — Full Word Study → toμέχριmechri — until, up to the point thatG3360 — Full Word Study → IllyricumἸλλυρικοῦIllyrikou — Roman province in the BalkansG2437 — Full Word Study →, Iμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → have fully proclaimedπεπληρωκέναιpeplērōkenai — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 20In this wayοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → I have aspiredφιλοτιμούμενονphilotimoumenon — to aspire earnestly; to strive with zealG5389 — Full Word Study → to preach the gospelεὐαγγελίζεσθαιeuangelizesthai — To proclaim or announce good news; to preach the gospelG2097 — Full Word Study → whereὅπουhopou — where, wherever, the place in whichG3699 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστόςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → was not knownὠνομάσθηōnomasthē — to name, call by name, designateG3687 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → I would not be buildingοἰκοδομῶoikodomō — to build up, construct, edifyG3618 — Full Word Study → onἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → someone else’s foundationθεμέλιονthemelion — Foundation; foundational basis or groundG2310 — Full Word Study →. 21Ratherἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study →, asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → it is writtenγέγραπταιgegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: “Those who«οἷςhois — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → were not toldἀνηγγέληanēngelē — To report, announce, or make knownG312 — Full Word Study → aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦ»autou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → will seeὌψονταιOpsontai — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → those whoοἳhoi — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → have not heardἀκηκόασινakēkoasin — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → will understandσυνήσουσινsynēsousin — to understand, comprehend, or perceive with insightG4920 — Full Word Study →.” 22That is whyΔιὸDio — therefore, for this reason, whereforeG1352 — Full Word Study → I have often been hinderedἐνεκοπτόμηνenekoptomēn — to hinder, obstruct, or impede progressG1465 — Full Word Study → from comingἐλθεῖνelthein — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 23Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → now thatΝυνὶNyni — now, at the present time, at this momentG3570 — Full Word Study → there are no further opportunitiesτόπονtopon — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study → for meἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theseτούτοιςtoutois — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → regionsκλίμασιklimasi — A region or area of landG2824 — Full Word Study →, andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → since I haveἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → longedἐπιποθίανepipothian — earnest longing, deep desire, yearningG1974 — Full Word Study → forἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → manyἱκανῶνhikanōn — Sufficient, adequate, capableG2425 — Full Word Study → yearsἐτῶνetōn — a period of twelve months; yearG2094 — Full Word Study → to visitἐλθεῖνelthein — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, 24I hopeἐλπίζωelpizō — To hope for, expect, or trust inG1679 — Full Word Study → to seeθεάσασθαιtheasasthai — To gaze upon, behold intentlyG2300 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → onὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → my wayπορεύωμαιporeuōmai — To go, travel, or journeyG4198 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → SpainΣπανίανSpanian — Western European peninsulaG4681 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → after I have enjoyed your companyἐμπλησθῶemplēsthō — to fill up, satisfy fullyG1705 — Full Word Study → forἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → a whileμέρουςmerous — a part, portion, or share of a wholeG3313 — Full Word Study →, you can equip meπροπεμφθῆναιpropemphthēnai — To send forward, escort, or help on one's wayG4311 — Full Word Study → for my journey. 25NowΝυνὶNyni — now, at the present time, at this momentG3570 — Full Word Study →, howeverδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study →, I am on my wayπορεύομαιporeuomai — To go, travel, or journeyG4198 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλὴμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study → to serveδιακονῶνdiakonōn — to serve, minister, attend toG1247 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saints there. 26Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → MacedoniaΜακεδονίαMakedonia — Northern Greek regionG3109 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → AchaiaἈχαΐαAchaia — Southern Greece regionG882 — Full Word Study → were pleasedεὐδόκησαν*eudokēsan — to delight in, be pleased with, take pleasureG2106 — Full Word Study → to makeποιήσασθαιpoiēsasthai — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → aτινὰtina — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → contributionκοινωνίανkoinōnian — Fellowship; sharing in common; participationG2842 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → poorπτωχοὺςptōchous — Poor, destitute, needy personG4434 — Full Word Study → among theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίωνhagiōn — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλήμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study →. 27They were pleased to do it, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → indeedγάρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → theyεἰσὶνeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → owe itὀφειλέταιopheiletai — One who owes a debt; a sinnerG3781 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → have shared inἐκοινώνησανekoinōnēsan — to share in, participate in, or communicateG2841 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → spiritualπνευματικοῖςpneumatikois — Spiritual; of or pertaining to the SpiritG4152 — Full Word Study → blessings, they are obligatedὀφείλουσινopheilousin — to owe; to be obligated or indebtedG3784 — Full Word Study → to ministerλειτουργῆσαιleitourgēsai — to serve, minister, or perform sacred dutyG3008 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → material blessings. 28Soοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → after I have completedἐπιτελέσαςepitelesas — To complete, accomplish, or finish a task or workG2005 — Full Word Study → this service andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → have safely deliveredσφραγισάμενοςsphragisamenos — To seal or mark with a sealG4972 — Full Word Study → thisτοῦτονtouton — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → bountyκαρπὸνkarpon — fruit; produce; result; outcomeG2590 — Full Word Study → to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, I will set offἀπελεύσομαιapeleusomai — to go away, depart, leaveG565 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → SpainΣπανίανSpanian — Western European peninsulaG4681 — Full Word Study → by way ofδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 29I knowοἶδαoida — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → when I comeἐρχόμενοςerchomenos — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, I will comeἐλεύσομαιeleusomai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the fullness of the blessingεὐλογίαςeulogias — Blessing, praise, or generous giftG2129 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 30Nowδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → I urgeΠαρακαλῶParakalō — to urge, comfort, or exhortG3870 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπηςagapēs — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, to join me in my struggleσυναγωνίσασθαίsynagōnisasthai — to struggle together with, to strive jointlyG4865 — Full Word Study → byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → prayingπροσευχαῖςproseuchais — Prayer, supplication, or earnest request to GodG4335 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → GodΘεόνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → forὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → meἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. 31Pray that I may be deliveredῥυσθῶrhysthō — To rescue, deliver, or snatch away from dangerG4506 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → unbelieversἀπειθούντωνapeithountōn — to disobey; to refuse to believe or obeyG544 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → JudeaἸουδαίᾳIoudaia — The southern Jewish regionG2449 — Full Word Study →, and that myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → serviceδιακονίαdiakonia — Service, ministry, or officeG1248 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλὴμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study → may beγένηταιgenētai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → acceptableεὐπρόσδεκτοςeuprosdektos — Acceptable, pleasing, well-receivedG2144 — Full Word Study → to theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saints there, 32so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → God’sΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → willθελήματοςthelēmatos — will, desire, purpose, wishG2307 — Full Word Study → I may comeἐλθὼνelthōn — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → joyχαρᾷchara — Joy, gladness, delightG5479 — Full Word Study → and together with you be refreshedσυναναπαύσωμαιsynanapausōmai — to rest together with, refresh mutuallyG4875 — Full Word Study →. 33TheHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → of peaceεἰρήνηςeirēnēs — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → be with allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. Amenἀμήνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Romans 15
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Romans 15 brings Paul's doctrinal instruction to a practical close, pivoting from theology to Christian community life. The chapter emphasizes how believers—especially the spiritually mature—must sacrifice personal preferences to build up weaker brothers and sisters in Christ. Paul then illustrates this principle through his own apostolic labors, explains the collection he is carrying to Jerusalem, and requests prayer as he faces uncertain circumstances ahead. Throughout, the theme is one of unity, sacrifice, and the gospel's power to transform both Jews and Gentiles into a worshiping community centered on Christ.

Verses 1–7: The Strong Must Bear the Weak

Paul opens by addressing those who are spiritually mature ("strong") in their faith and understanding. Verse 1 commands them not to live for their own comfort or preferences but to bear—to carry, support, and strengthen—those whose faith is still developing. Verse 2 reframes this as pleasing our neighbor for his spiritual good and edification rather than our own gratification. Notice the shift from self-centeredness to others-centeredness; this is Christianity lived.

Verses 3–4 ground this command in Christ's example and Scripture. Jesus himself did not please himself but bore the reproaches intended for God the Father (Psalm 69:9). The Old Testament was written for our learning, so that through patience and comfort we might gain hope. Verses 5–7 then tie this together in a prayer-like appeal: that God would grant unity of mind according to Christ, leading to unified glorification of God. The final phrase—"receive ye one another, as Christ also received us"—is the anchor point: Christ received us sinners into fellowship despite our unworthiness, and we must extend that same radical acceptance to one another.

Application: Where do you resist serving others to protect your comfort? Ask the Holy Spirit to show you one way this week you can sacrifice personal preference for someone's spiritual growth.

Verses 8–13: Christ's Ministry to Both Jews and Gentiles

Paul now clarifies that Christ's redemptive work encompassed both Israel and the nations. Verse 8 states that Jesus became "a minister of the circumcision"—serving Israel—to confirm God's covenant promises to the patriarchs. Verses 9–12 then present Old Testament quotations (from Psalm 18, Deuteronomy 32, and Isaiah 11) showing that God always intended Gentiles to glorify Him alongside Jews. The "root of Jesse" (verse 12) is the Messiah Himself, in whom both Jews and Gentiles place their trust.

Verse 13 transitions to another prayer-wish: that God would fill them with joy and peace in believing, so that they abound in hope through the Holy Spirit's power. This is the fruit of understanding one's place in God's unified, multi-ethnic redemptive plan.

Application: Reflect on how Christ's inclusive gospel challenges any lingering prejudice or tribalism in your heart. Praise Him that His redemption welcomes all nations.

Verses 14–21: Paul's Apostolic Ministry and Boldness

Verses 14–16 show Paul's confidence in the Romans' spiritual maturity, yet he has written boldly because of the grace God gave him as apostle to the Gentiles. His calling is to present the Gentiles to God as a sanctified offering through the gospel. Verses 17–19 emphasize that Paul glories only in what Christ has accomplished through him—signs, wonders, and Spirit-empowered proclamation from Jerusalem to Illyricum (modern Albania). Verses 20–21 reveal his missionary strategy: pioneer new territory rather than build on others' foundations, fulfilling Isaiah 52:15.

Verses 22–32: Travel Plans and Prayer Request

Verses 22–24 explain why Paul hasn't visited Rome: his missionary focus elsewhere. But now, with Spain as his next goal, he plans to visit them en route. Verses 25–27 describe his present task: delivering a collection from Macedonian and Achaian churches to poor saints in Jerusalem—a tangible expression of Gentile gratitude for spiritual blessings received from Jewish believers. Verses 29–32 assure the Romans that when he comes, he'll bring the fullness of Christ's blessing, and he urgently requests their prayerful support for safe passage and acceptance of his gift in Jerusalem.

Application for Today

Romans 15 calls us to humble service, theological unity, and prayerful concern for fellow believers. Whether supporting a struggling brother, welcoming those unlike us, or interceding for ministers of the gospel, we reflect Christ's self-sacrificing love. Ask God to enlarge your heart for His church and to show you practical ways to strengthen others this week.

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