Romans 15:1-13
1We who are strong must be considerate of those who are sensitive about things like this. We must not just please ourselves. 2We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. 3For even Christ didn’t live to please himself. As the Scriptures say, “The insults of those who insult you, O God, have fallen on me.”4Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.
Romans 15:3 Greek who insult you have fallen on me. Ps 69:9.
5May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. 6Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory. 8Remember that Christ came as a servant to the Jews to show that God is true to the promises he made to their ancestors. 9He also came so that the Gentiles might give glory to God for his mercies to them. That is what the psalmist meant when he wrote:
Romans 15:8 Greek servant of circumcision.
“For this, I will praise you among the Gentiles;
I will sing praises to your name.”
Romans 15:9 Ps 18:49.
10And in another place it is written,
“Rejoice with his people,
you Gentiles.”
Romans 15:10 Deut 32:43.
11And yet again,
“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles.
Praise him, all you people of the earth.”
Romans 15:11 Ps 117:1.
12And in another place Isaiah said,
“The heir to David’s throne will come,
Romans 15:12a Greek The root of Jesse. David was the son of Jesse.
and he will rule over the Gentiles.
They will place their hope on him.”
Romans 15:12b Isa 11:10 (Greek version).
13I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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