Romans — Chapter 15

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Romans 15:1 We then that are ^Rstrong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

Rom 4:20; 1 Cor 4:10

Romans 15:2 ^RLet every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.

Rom 14:19; 1 Cor 9:19-22

Romans 15:3 For even ^RChrist pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.

Ps 40:6-8; Matt 26:39,42

Romans 15:4 For ^Rwhatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

Rom 4:23-24; 1 Cor 9:9-10

Romans 15:5 Now ^Rthe God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:

Rom 15:13; Exod 34:6

Romans 15:6 That ye may ^Rwith one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Rom 15:9-11; Zeph 3:9

Romans 15:7 Wherefore ^Rreceive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.

Rom 14:1-3; Matt 10:40

Romans 15:8 Now ^RI say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:

Rom 3:26; 1 Cor 1:12

Romans 15:9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

Romans 15:10 ^RAnd again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.

Deut 32:43; Ps 66:1-4

Romans 15:11 And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.

Romans 15:12 And again, Esaias saith, ^RThere shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.

Isa 11:1,10; Rev 5:5

Romans 15:13 Now ^Rthe God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Rom 15:5; Jer 14:8

Romans 15:14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are ^Rfull of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.

Phil 1:11; Col 1:8-10

Romans 15:15 Nevertheless, brethren, ^RI have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,

Heb 13:22; 1 Pet 5:12

Romans 15:16 That ^RI should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.

Rom 15:18; Rom 11:13

Romans 15:17 I have therefore ^Rwhereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.

Rom 4:2; 2 Cor 2:14-16

Romans 15:18 For ^RI will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,

Prov 25:14; 2 Cor 10:13-18

Romans 15:19 Through ^Rmighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

Acts 14:10; Acts 15:12

Romans 15:20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should ^Rbuild upon another man’s foundation:

1 Cor 3:9-15; 2 Cor 10:13-16

Romans 15:21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.

Romans 15:22 For which cause also ^RI have been much hindered from coming to you.

Rom 1:13; 1 Thess 2:17-18

Romans 15:23 But now having no more place in these parts, ^Rand having a great desire these many years to come unto you;

Rom 15:32; Rom 1:10-12

Romans 15:24 Whensoever ^RI take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.

Rom 15:28; Acts 19:21

Romans 15:25 ^RBut now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.

Rom 15:26-31; Acts 18:21

Romans 15:26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for ^Rthe poor saints which are at Jerusalem.

Prov 14:21,31; Prov 17:5

Romans 15:27 It hath pleased them verily; ^Rand their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.

Rom 11:17; 1 Cor 9:11

Romans 15:28 When therefore I have performed this, ^Rand have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

Phil 4:17; Col 1:6

Romans 15:29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

Romans 15:30 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, ^Rand for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;

Ps 143:10; Phil 2:1

Romans 15:31 That ^RI may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints;

Acts 21:27-31; Acts 22:24

Romans 15:32 That ^RI may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.

Rom 15:23-24; Rom 1:10-13

Romans 15:33 Now ^Rthe God of peace be with you all. Amen.

Rom 16:20; 1 Cor 14:33

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📖 What We’re Reading

Romans 15:1–13 — Christ’s example joins patience, unity, and hope

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul calls the strong to bear infirmities and seek a neighbor’s good rather than self-pleasing. Scripture gives patience and hope; Christ’s reception and service lead Jews and Gentiles toward shared praise and abundant hope.

Key Truth: Let Christ’s welcome shape considerate unity.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Romans 15:14–21 — Paul describes his entrusted Gentile ministry

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul acknowledges the readers’ goodness and knowledge while explaining his bold reminder. He describes priestly service of the gospel, Christ’s work through him, and the ambition to preach where Christ has not been named.

Key Truth: Let an entrusted ministry serve the gospel rather than personal display.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Romans 15:22–33 — Travel plans and practical relief lead to requests for prayer

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul hopes to visit Rome on the way to Spain after delivering the Gentile churches’ contribution to Jerusalem. He asks the believers to strive with him in prayer concerning the service, safety, and coming fellowship.

Key Truth: Join plans for ministry with practical generosity and prayer.

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Related Scripture (KJV)

Psalms 117:1 — Paul recalls the call for all nations to praise the Lord.

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How can patient care, practical generosity, and prayer strengthen shared faith?

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