How careful should we be, lest we forfeit our interest in the love and prayers of God's praying people! The apostle was going to Jerusalem, as the messenger of charity. From this point forward, Paul dealt with personal matters between him and the Romans. The conversion of souls pertains unto God; therefore it is the matter of Paul's glorying, not the things of the flesh. (30-33). Wherefore--returning to the point receive ye one another . Paul established churches in many cities. In Romans 15:5, he describes God as (lit. Our Father, we do thank you for the peace and joy and righteousness that are gifts to us from your Spirit at work in our hearts. What a prayer! Romans 15:5-7. John Piper Dec 31, 1995 7 Shares Sermon. Paul had just made the point that the Gentiles will “hope” in the Messiah (15:12). Gospel. Romans 15. 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. Romans 15:3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that … And again--( Psalms 117:1 ). For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning--"instruction" through, &c.--"through the comfort and the patience of the Scriptures" might have hope--that is, "Think not that because such portions of Scripture relate immediately to Christ, they are inapplicable to you; for though Christ's sufferings, as a Saviour, were exclusively His own, the motives that prompted them, the spirit in which they were endured, and the general principle involved in His whole work--self-sacrifice for the good of others--furnish our most perfect and beautiful model; and so all Scripture relating to these is for our instruction; and since the duty of forbearance, the strong with the weak, requires 'patience,' and this again needs 'comfort,' all those Scriptures which tell of patience and consolation, particularly of the patience of Christ, and of the consolation which sustained Him under it, are our appointed and appropriate nutriment, ministering to us 'hope' of that blessed day when these shall no more be needed." 26. From this point forward, Paul dealt with personal matters between him and the Romans. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. With Romans 15:14, the final section of the epistle begins, wherein Paul wrote a number of personal things concerning himself, his plans, reasons for his hope of coming at last to Rome, also including a request for the prayers of the Christians of Rome upon his behalf. not to please ourselves--ought to think less of what we may lawfully do than of how our conduct will affect others. August 10, 2008. that the offering up of the Gentiles--as an oblation to God, in their converted character. 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. Being filled in the Christian life. 5 May the God of endurance and encouragemen… Now the God of peace be with you all. 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. by the power of the Spirit of God--"the Holy Ghost," as the true reading seems to be. (See Hebrews 13:9-16 ). "Let every one of us please [his] neighbor for [his] good to edification." 31. God’s good news is for people from every nation. . If they are walking in love, the stro… Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto--"as far as" Illyricum--to the extreme northwestern boundary of Greece. of There is strong, albeit indirect, evidence that a recension of Romans that lacked Chapters 15 and 16 was widely used in the western half of the Roman Empire until the mid-4th century. Commentary on 1 Kings 19:9-18. You know these things so well you can teach each other all about them. Christian society is a heaven upon earth, an earnest of our gathering together unto Christ at the great day. The Gentiles, being brought into the church, are companions in patience and tribulation. (See Acts 24:17 ). Yet it is but partial, compared with our communion with Christ; for that only will satisfy the soul. 15:13 were therefore prompted by the words patience, comfort, and hope, as used in Rom. 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. 11. 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. Romans 15:5 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Romans 15:5, NIV: "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had," Romans 15:5, ESV: "May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus," Romans 15:5, KJV: "Now the God of patience … of Jesus Christ--"Christ Jesus," according to the true reading. There shall be a--"the" root of Jesse--meaning, not "He from whom Jesse sprang," but "He that is sprung from Jesse" (that is, Jesse's son David))see Revelation 22:16 . Paul is addressing the conflict which differing convictions have brought into the church. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. Romans 15:11 - And again, ' Praise the Lord all you Gentiles , And let all the peoples praise Him .' Commentary on Matthew 14:22-33. as it is written--( Psalms 18:49 ). For I will not dare to speak of any--"to speak aught" of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me--a modest, though somewhat obscure form of expression, meaning, "I will not dare to go beyond what Christ hath wrought by me"--in which form accordingly the rest of the passage is expressed. Brothers, I know that you are good-hearted, knowledgeable, and able instruct one another. 2 We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. THE CONTEXT. I will confess to--that is, glorify thee among the Gentiles. 15 s We who are strong t have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (2) Of this unselfishness CHRIST is the perfect model of all Christians ( Romans 15:3 ). 3 For even Christ didn’t live to please himself. A list of the best commentaries on Romans ranked by scholars, journal reviews, and site users. 2 u Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 2 Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. work (668 pp. But further. We must not just please ourselves. (3) Though the debt we owe to those by whom we have been brought to Christ can never be discharged, we should feel it a privilege when we render them any lower benefit in return ( Romans 15:26 Romans 15:27 ). Paul wrote it during his stay in Corinth, probably about 57 *A.D.. 2. Our journeys are made … Romans 15:1. When therefore I have . Thus if we lack hope, the first place we should look for it is God, who is the source of true hope. in Judea--He saw the storm that was gathering over him in Judea, which, if at all, would certainly burst upon his head when he reached the capital; and the event too clearly showed the correctness of these apprehensions. Commentaries on Romans. 17. on StudyLight.org that ye may abound in hope--"of the glory of God." Once again, Christ is our example. . CONCLUSION: IN WHICH THE APOSTLE APOLOGIZES FOR THUS WRITING TO THE ROMAN CHRISTIANS, EXPLAINS WHY HE HAD NOT YET VISITED THEM, ANNOUNCES HIS FUTURE PLANS, AND ASKS THEIR PRAYERS FOR THE COMPLETION OF THEM. He bore the presumptuous sins of the wicked; we are called only to bear the failings of the weak. Keith Simons. Romans 15 is the fifteenth chapter of the Epistle to the Romans in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.It is authored by Paul the Apostle, while he was in Corinth in the mid 50s CE, with the help of an amanuensis (secretary), Tertius, who adds his own greeting in Romans 16:22. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 10:2,12; 11:21. Though hampered by lack of any outline to relate things, the work has much gold if one has time … Those that agree in Christ may well agree among themselves. through the power of the Holy Ghost--to whom, in the economy of redemption, it belongs to inspire believers with all gracious affections. romans 15 study and commentary Posted on June 29, 2019 by Anesii Posted in Bible Study , FAITH Tagged Bible Study , blogging , Christian blogger , Christianity , faith , God , gospel , Jesus , love , nigerian faith blogger , Romans , saved Nevertheless, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort--"measure" as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God--as an apostle of Jesus Christ. As servants of Jesus, we are not greater than our Master. Even in this strictly personal section, Paul dealt with the broad problem of aiding the saints in Jerusalem and the principles upon which he … The word “now” indicates a transition from an exhortation section to a prayer. The same disposition ought to mark the conduct of his servants, especially of the strong towards the weak. The apostle was persuaded that the Roman Christians were filled with a kind and affectionate spirit, as well as with knowledge. 13 Now. He principally sought the good of those that sat in darkness. 15 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Paraphrase– 14. And again, Esaias saith--( Isaiah 11:10 ). Salem Media Group. a. Romans 15:14-33. That, &c.--rather, "that with one accord ye may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ"; the mind and the mouth of all giving harmonious glory to His name. All Rights Reserved. John Piper Jan 7, 1996 518 Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God Desiring God. Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people--"peoples"--the various nations outside the pale of Judaism. EasyEnglish is a system of simple English designed by Wycliffe Associates (UK). (22-29) He requests their prayers. The apostle sought the things of Christ more than his own will, and would not leave his work of planting churches to go to Rome. 12. That I may be delivered from them that do not believe--"that do not obey," that is, the truth, by believing it; as in Romans 2:8 . I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. 15 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. (4) The harmonious glorification of the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ by the whole body of the redeemed, as it is the most exalted fruit of the scheme of redemption, so it is the last end of God in it ( Romans 15:5-7). Romans Chapter 15 Commentary Commentary on Romans 15:14-21 (Read Romans 15:14-21) The apostle was persuaded that the Roman Christians were filled with a kind and affectionate spirit, as well as with knowledge. that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me--implying that he had his grounds for anxious fear in this matter. Commentary on Romans 15:4-13 View Bible Text We are used to, especially in the Advent season, hearing about the coming Messiah and how his birth in a manger in Bethlehem signifies salvation for us, Christians. [12] [13] [14] This conclusion is partially based on the fact that a variety of Church Fathers , such as Origen and Tertullian , refer to a fourteen-chapter edition of Romans, either directly or indirectly. Read Romans 15:1-7. Yea, &c.--rather, "Yet making it my study (compare 2 Corinthians 5:9 , 1 Thessalonians 4:11 , Greek) so to preach the Gospel, not where Christ was [already] named, that I might not build upon another man's foundation: but (might act) as it is written, To whom no tidings of Him came, they shall see," &c. 22. might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost--the end to which the ancient offerings typically looked. Scripture: Romans 15:30. Those that would prevail in prayer, must strive in prayer. It corresponds to the modern Croatia and Dalmatia ( 2 Timothy 4:10 ). 1. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. It is the gift of God; and a precious gift it is, for which we must earnestly seek unto him. And should not we be humble, self-denying, and ready to consider one another, who are members one of another? I have therefore whereof I may glory--or (adding the article, as the reading seems to be), "I have my glorying." 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