As Romans 15:1-4 passed into a blessing (Romans 15:5-6), so now the hortatory discourse, begun afresh in Romans 15:7, passes into a blessing (δέ), which forms, at the same time, the close of the entire section (from chap. Romans 5:1-2 Commentary. He bore the presumptuous sins of the wicked; we are called only to bear the failings of the weak. i. Christian society is a heaven upon earth, an earnest of our gathering together unto Christ at the great day. Romans 15:12 "And again, Isaiah saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust." It concerns all to do that first which is most needful. But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. Almost every picture of our band caught Pete out of step. Futility is a frustrating quality that wears away at one's confidence. Those are most learned who are most mighty in the Scriptures. It need not astonish you; for it is the rule with the truly great to think most highly of others. Nevertheless, God is patient both with His people and in His plan. Within this Bible you can access Bible commentary, history, helps, sermons, and more. Whatever good we do, it is Christ who does it by us. 2 u Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Bear with: The idea isn’t really bearing with, but bearing up the weaker brother – supporting him with your superior strength. c. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good: This shows that Paul does not mean being a “man-pleaser.” Such a person may want to please his neighbor, but not for his neighbor’s good. i. I will confess to You among the Gentiles: The quotation from Psalm 18 describes Jesus Himself giving praise among the Gentiles. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. Let us learn to value the effectual fervent prayers of the righteous. For this reason I also have been much hindered, Whenever I journey to Spain, I shall come to you, But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints, For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things, Strive together with me in prayers to God for me, that I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, That I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, And that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, © Copyright - Enduring Word | . Rather he wanted to do pioneer work for the Lord – not because it was wrong or bad to continue the work begun through another man, but because there was so much to do on the frontiers. irections how to behave towards the weak. And how delightful and advantageous it is to have the gospel with the fulness of its blessings! a. Notice how he lays the foundation by turning our attention to our hope. And the whole plan of redemption is suited to reconcile us to one another, as well as to our gracious God, so that an abiding hope of eternal life, through the sanctifying and comforting power of the Holy Spirit, may be attained. That I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles: This is consistent with Paul’s calling to be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles. Nevertheless, brethren, I have written more boldly to you on some points, as reminding you, because of the grace given to me by God, that I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. work (668 pp. Although a band or an or… He reminds us that God purposefully made life subject to futility. THE CONTEXT As we look at verses 5-15, we must remember how they relate to the rest of the chapter. Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God. 15 Nevertheless, brethren, I 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, 16 That I should be * the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up a of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. He principally sought the good of those that sat in darkness. For this reason I also have been much hindered from coming to you. Considering his spotless purity and holiness, nothing could be more contrary to him, than to be made sin and a curse for us, and to have the reproaches of God fall upon him; the just for the unjust. i. Romans 15:13. Let us be earnest in prayer with and for each other, that for Christ's sake, and by the love of the Holy Spirit, great blessings may come upon the souls of Christians, and the labours of ministers. Often the purposes of God seem to be delayed but they always are fulfilled. But I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. We then who are strong ought to bear … The Gentiles, being brought into the church, are companions in patience and tribulation. iii. Romans 15:20 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Romans 15:20, NIV: "It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation." Romans 15, William Barclay's Daily Study Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the New Testament, the result of Barclay's dedicated work Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Romans 10:5-15 EXEGESIS: ROMANS 10. i. The New Living Bible translates the phrase like this: join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. Home >> Bible Studies >> Romans Studies >> Romans 15 These small group studies of Romans contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. Those that would prevail in prayer, must strive in prayer. (7-13) Filled with love for others and joy and peace by the Holy Spirit. (30-33) This does not mean that the church is ruled by the whims of the weak. In Him the Gentiles shall hope.”. Paragraph. 15 Nevertheless, brethren, I 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, 16 That I 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. 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. It is justly expected from all Christians, that they should promote every good work, especially that blessed work, the conversion of souls. What wonderful and happy effects does it produce, when attended with the power of the Spirit! These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. We shall never seek to Christ till we trust in him. i. Paul probably wanted Rome to be his base of operations for the western part of the empire, even as Antioch was his base for the eastern part. iv. Now may the God: The fact that Paul puts these words into the form of a prayer demonstrates that he recognizes that this is a work that the Holy Spirit must do inside us. 1. We must please our neighbour, for the good of his soul; not by serving his wicked will, and humouring him in a sinful way; if we thus seek to please men, we are not the servants of Christ. i. Strive together with me: The idea is that Paul wants the Romans to partner with him in ministry through their prayers. All our joy depends upon the will of God. In word and deed, to make the Gentiles obedient: God used mighty signs and wonders and the broader power of the Spirit of God to help Paul fully preach the gospel of Christ everywhere he went – from Jerusalem to Illyricum. You can check these in your browser security settings. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. This like-mindedness must be according to the precept of Christ, according to his pattern and example. The New English Bible translates this: be my allies in the fight. KING JAMES BIBLE (KJV) WITH BIBLE COMMENTARY . e. Amen: Paul concludes the letter here except for the personal greetings in Romans 16. Let each of us please his neighbor: It is a simple yet challenging call to simply put our neighbor first. And sing to Your name.”, “Praise the LORD, all you Gentiles! Romans 15:15-16 King James Version (KJV). The ancient Greek word translated strive together is sunagonizomai – literally meaning, “agonize together.” This is the only place in the New Testament where this specific word is used. Amen. For this reason I also have been much hindered: It was his great desire to do pioneer work that hindered him from coming to the Romans, though he did desire to see them. The Psalms are loaded with verses of trust in God in the midst of life-threatening situations. b. That comfort which springs from the word of God, is the surest and sweetest, and the greatest stay to hope. It makes them know there isn’t anything they can do against a child of God whose eyes are really on Jesus. THE CONTEXT Chapter 15 grows out of the conflict addressed in chapter 14—conflict between "weak" Christians (14:1-2) who felt an obligation to abstain from eating meat and other Christians who felt no such obligation. If I were to look in my high school annual for a picture of our band marching, I could almost guarantee that one of our band members—a trombone player named Pete—would be out of step. Romans 5:14-15 Commentary. b. Pastors are sustained by the power of the Spirit through the support of their congregations.” (Smith). It is the gift of God; and a precious gift it is, for which we must earnestly seek unto him. I can still see Pete shuffling his feet, trying to get back in step with the rest of the band. And He who shall rise to reign over the Gentiles, Romans 8:15-25. “A genuine concern for the weak will mean an attempt to make them strong by leading them out of their irrational scruples so that they, too, can be strong.” (Morris). Instead of dividing over disputable matters, Jews and Gentiles should unite in Jesus over the common ground of praise. Romans 15:3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. Yet, this same root word for agony is used of Jesus’ anguished prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane when Jesus asked His disciples to agonize with Him in prayer. Click on the different category headings to find out more. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. 2. Romans 4:16-18 Commentary. Christ fulfilled the prophecies and promises relating to the Jews, and the Gentile converts could have no excuse for despising them. We accomplish that goal by having one mind and one mouth – by unity in our thinking and speech. 14 onwards). Romans 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves: If you consider yourself strong in comparison to your brother, use your strength to serve your brothers in Christ – instead of using your “strength” just to please yourself. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Romans 15:4-13 EXEGESIS: ROMANS 14:1—15:3. How careful should we be, lest we forfeit our interest in the love and prayers of God's praying people! ii. Romans 15:13, 8:28, 8:32, and many other verses like them will help you to set your mind on the things above rather than on the problems that are getting you down (Col. 3:1-4). But, in loving condescension covering our faults, and seeking our good, he welcomed us to his heart; so, in the same way, and with the same purpose, let us receive one another.”. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things. Simply reminding them, as is appropriate from one who is a "minister to the Gentiles" (15-16) 3. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. If we see things happening within the body of Christ, the Old Testament is a great reservoir of instruction regarding God's relationship with those who have made a covenant with Him.. God faithfully recorded the way the Israelites acted and reacted to Him, as well as the way He reacted to them. Therefore, when I have performed this and have sealed to them this fruit, I shall go by way of you to Spain. i. I fully preached the gospel of Christ: We sense that Paul would consider “bare” preaching, without the active and sometimes miraculous work of the Holy Spirit evident, to be less than fully preaching the gospel. But as it is written: Paul saw his pioneering heart as obedience to the Scriptures, fulfilling the passage he quotes from the Old Testament. And should not we be humble, self-denying, and ready to consider one another, who are members one of another? Therefore I have reason to glory in Christ Jesus: As he considers his call to be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, Paul can glory in God that he received such a call – speaking only of the things God did through him to bring salvation to the Gentiles. "All joy and peace;" all sorts of true joy and peace, so as to suppress doubts and fears, through the powerful working of the Holy Spirit. Romans 4:13-15 Commentary. 2, 6, 8, Romans 15:13 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Romans 15:13, NIV: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 5:6-7 Commentary. All Rights Reserved. Romans 15:13 King James Version (KJV). But though a great preacher, he could not make one soul obedient, further than the Spirit of God accompanied his labours. b. Now I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me, that I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, that I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you. God has announced that he is going to do that, and he will bring it to pass. Romans 5:3 Commentary. (22-24) Why Paul hasn’t visited the Christians in Rome yet. Stopping off in Rome on the way, Paul anticipates that he can enjoy the support and fellowship of the Romans before he goes to preach the gospel in the regions beyond. d. The offering of the Gentiles: Romans 15:16 is filled with the language of priesthood. Concerning what he expected from them he speaks doubtfully; but concerning what he expected from God he speaks confidently. c. I shall go by way of you to Spain: Paul would indeed head for Rome after his time in Jerusalem, but not in the way he planned! Romans 15:13, ESV: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." Paul says he serves as a “ministering priest” of Jesus Christ presenting the gospel as a “priestly service” so Gentile converts would be an acceptable sacrifice to God. Romans 15 The Example of Christ. Our high school band, in which I played the trumpet, marched in several parades each year. Romans 5:12-13 Commentary. i. i. (14-21) His purposed journeys. And so I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man’s foundation, but as it is written: “To whom He was not announced, they shall see; and those who have not heard shall understand.”. c. The reproaches of those who reproached You fell on Me: The commandment Jesus fulfilled from Psalm 69:7 applies to us as well. We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Listen to the Bible. Whenever I journey to Spain, I shall come to you: Therefore, Paul supposes that he will visit the Romans on a future trip to Spain, where Paul will preach the gospel on the frontiers. Yet we often resent God’s patience with His plan – we think He should hurry up. Commentary on Romans Rosscup : This is a much-respected 746-pp. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. (22-29) He requests their prayers. The great end in all our actions must be, that God may be glorified; nothing more forwards this, than the mutual love and kindness of those who profess religion. Paul’s classic development of this idea is in Philippians 2:5-11. b. i. Spurgeon on just as Christ also received us: “Christ did not receive us because we were perfect, because he could see no fault in us, or because he hoped to gain somewhat at our hands. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. Romans 15, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. (1-7) All to receive one another as brethren. ii. Romans 15 :: King James Version (KJV) Strong's. And he is the most advanced Christian, who is the most conformed to Christ. The conversion of souls pertains unto God; therefore it is the matter of Paul's glorying, not the things of the flesh. It was written for our learning, that we might have hope, knowing we are doing what is right even when it is difficult. As God fills us with the blessings of His joy and peace in believing, we are equipped to live in this common bond of unity God calls us to. He had written to remind them of their duties and their dangers, because God had appointed him the minister of Christ to the Gentiles. Red Letter. For even Christ did not please Himself: Jesus is the ultimate example of one who did not please Himself, but put others first. Yet it is but partial, compared with our communion with Christ; for that only will satisfy the soul. Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace, That I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, That the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. He went to Rome as a prisoner awaiting trial before Caesar, where he would preach the gospel on a different kind of frontier. For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ has not accomplished through me, in word and deed, to make the Gentiles obedient; in mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and round about to Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. (22-29) He requests their prayers. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. (1-7) All to receive one another as brethren. Now the God of peace be with you all. Every thing that passes between Christians should be a proof and instance of the union they have in Jesus Christ. ii. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. We must not take it ill if our friends prefer work which is pleasing to God, before visits and compliments, which may please us. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. Romans 15:5-7. Romans 15:2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. Romans 5:10-11 Commentary. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Commentary on Romans by John Calvin. The apostle was going to Jerusalem, as the messenger of charity. If we have experienced the Spirit's love, let us not be wanting in this office of kindness for others. d. That I may come to you with joy: The prayers of Paul and the Romans were answered, though not in the manner they expected. There was also conflict over the observance Romans 5:8-9 Commentary. Acts 28:15 describes Paul’s “triumphal entry” into Rome, so that he did come to them with joy – though also in chains! Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. (20-21) Paul’s desire to preach the gospel in new places. As it is written: Paul quotes a series of passages from the Old Testament demonstrating that God intends that the Gentiles praise Him. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. Romans 5:16-17 Commentary. Not where Christ was named: Paul did not want to build on another man’s foundation. ... Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints: Paul thought he would stop in Corinth on his way to Jerusalem to deliver a collection from Christians in Macedonia and Achaia (Acts 20:1-3). Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. From KJV Romans 15:1-33 Romans 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. a. “Paul will glory only in what Christ has done through him. (14-21) His purposed journeys. We cannot expect too little from man, nor too much from God. This was the case, as demonstrated in Acts 21:27-28 and 22:22. c. And that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints: Paul knew that the church in Jerusalem was very conservative, and sometimes regarded men like Paul as dangerous innovators; for this reason, he asks the Romans to pray that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints. Our Divine Master invites his disciples, and encourages them by showing himself as meek and lowly in spirit. Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. Our own power will never reach this; therefore where this hope is, and is abounding, the blessed Spirit must have all the glory. Therefore receive one another: Instead of letting these issues about disputable things divide Christians (especially making a division between Jew and Gentile), we should receive one another just as Christ received us – in the terms of pure grace, knowing yet bearing with our faults. The Spirit as a Comforter, is the earnest of our inheritance. 3. (1-2) Filled with care and concern for others. Those who beg the prayers of others, must not neglect to pray for themselves. We love God’s patience with His people – we need Him to be patient with us! Romans 15:4. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. b. b. It has already started. And though Christ knows our state and wants perfectly, he will know them from us. Note the abundance of connecting words with which Paul links one thought to another: "but" (vv. With Paul I urge you to strive in your prayers for your pastors. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Verse. He had people like Moses, Samuel, David, and Ezra to write these things down. ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. a. In fulfilling this call, he didn’t just preach the gospel of salvation but also instructed believers how to live before God. God had unexpected frontiers for the gospel in Paul’s life, giving him unexpected access to preach to the emperor of Rome himself. d. Christ Jesus… God… Spirit of God: Paul effortlessly weaves references to each member of the Trinity in Romans 15:16-19. 2. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. We are often in such a hurry and God often seems to work too slowly for us. But now no longer having a place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come to you, whenever I journey to Spain, I shall come to you. Paul preached to them; but what made them sacrifices to God, was, their sanctification; not his work, but the work of the Holy Ghost: unholy things can never be pleasing to the holy God. a. Ah, no! If we have experienced the Spirit's love, let us not be wanting in this office of kindness for others. Being filled in the Christian life. Romans 5:4-5 Commentary. c. That you may: The goal is to glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. b. b. 1. Though hampered by lack of any outline to relate things, the work has much gold if one has time … Commentary on Romans 15:30-33 (Read Romans 15:30-33) Let us learn to value the effectual fervent prayers of the righteous. It can produce a sense of hopelessness that leads us to think that nothing will work out. 13 Now the 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. 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