1.
We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
We then = And we.
bear . See Romans 11:18 .
infirmities . Greek. asthenema. Only here.
weak . See Romans 8:3 .
not . App-105 .
please . See Romans 8:8 .
2.
Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.
every = each.
his = the.
for his good . Literally unto ( App-104 .) the good.
edification . The same Greek. word as Romans 14:19 .
3.
For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.
Christ . App-98 .
not . App-105 .
reproaches . . . reproached = revilings . . . reviled. Greek. oneidism o s , oneidizo. The insulting with opprobrious language, when used against Christ and His people. The noun occurs here; 1 Timothy 3:7 . Hebrews 10:33 ; Hebrews 11:26 ; Hebrews 13:13 . The verb here, Matthew 5:11 .Mark 15:32 .
on . App-104 . Quoted from Psalms 69:9 . App-107 .
4.
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
learning = teaching, as Romans 12:7 .
that = in order that. Greek. hina .
patience = patient endurance. See Romans 2:7 .
comfort = the comfort. See Acts 4:36 .
Scriptures = the Scriptures. See Romans 1:2 .
might = may.
hope = the hope. Compare Romans 12:12 . This verse Romans 15:4 is an example of Parechesis ( App-6 ), the two words of patience and hope in Hebrew (not in Greek.) having a similar sound.
5.
Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
God . App-98 .
consolation = comfort, as Romans 15:4 .
likeminded . See Romans 12:16 .
one . . . another = among ( App-104 ) yourselves.
according to . App-104 .
Christ Jesus . See Romans 8:1 .
6.
That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
with one mind = with one accord. Twelfth and last occurance of homothumadon, See Acts 1:14 .
and = with ( App-104 .)
Father . App-98 .
Lord Jesus Christ . See Romans 5:1 .
7.
Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.
receive . See Acts 17:5 .
the glory, &c . i.e. their reception of others redounds unto God's glory. Compare Ephesians 1:6 .
8.
Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:
Now . The texts read "For".
Jesus . Omit.
was = has become. See Acts 1:22 .
minister . App-190 .
the . Omit.
circumcision . See Romans 2:25 ; Romans 3:30 . Compare Matthew 10:5 , Matthew 10:6 . John 12:36 .
truth . See Romans 1:25 and p. 1511.
to confirm = for (Greek. eis) the confirming of.
confirm . Greek. bebaioo. Here, Mark 16:20 . 1 Corinthians 1:6 , 1 Corinthians 1:8 ; 2 Corinthians 1:21 . Co Romans 1:2 , Romans 1:7 . Hebrews 2:3 ; Hebrews 13:9 .
made . . . fathers . Literally of the fathers. No preposition.
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.
that = for. might glorify = to glorify.
mercy . See Romans 9:23 .
For this cause . Greek. dia ( App-104 .Romans 15:2; Romans 15:2 ) touto .
confess . See Romans 14:11 .
among . App-104 .
sing . Greek. psallo. Only here; 1 Corinthians 14:15 .Ephesians 5:19 . James 5:13 .
unto = to.
Thy name . See Acts 2:21 .Psalms 18:49 (Septuagint)
10.
And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.
Rejoice . Greek. euphraino. See Acts 2:26 .
with . App-104 . See Deuteronomy 32:43 (Septuagint)
11.
And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.
Praise . See Acts 2:47 .
LORD . App-98 .
laud, &c . = let all the peoples praise Him.
laud = highly extol. Greek. epaineo. Here, Luke 16:8 . 1 Corinthians 11:2 , 1Co 11:17 , 1 Corinthians 11:22 . See Psalms 117:1 .
people = peoples.
12.
And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.
a = the.
rise . App-178 .
reign over = rule. Greek. archo. Only here and Mark 10:42 .
trust = hope. See Romans 8:24 .Isaiah 11:10 .
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.
hope, hope = the hope.
fill . App-125 .
in, in . App-104 .
believing . App-150 .
that, &c . = unto ( App-104 .) your abounding.
through . App-104 .
power . App-172 .
the Holy Ghost . App-101 .
14.
And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
persuaded . See Romans 8:38 .
full . See Romans 1:29 .
goodness . Greek. agathosune. Here, Galatians 1:5 , Galatians 1:22 .Ephesians 5:9 . 2 Thessalonians 1:11 .
knowledge . App-132 .
admonish . See Acts 20:31 .
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,
Nevertheless = But.
brethren . Omit.
have written = wrote.
boldly = freely.
unto = to.
in some sort = partly. Greek. apo ( App-104 .) merous.
putting . . . mind = reminding. Greek. epanamimnesko. Only here.
because of . App-104 .Romans 15:2 .
grace . App-184 .
of . App-104 .
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.
That . . . be = For ( App-104 .) me to be.
the = a.
minister . See Romans 13:6 . App-190 .
Jesus Christ = Christ Jesus. App-98 .
ministering = to minister as a priest. Greek. hierourgeo. Only here.
gospel, &c . App-140 .
offering up . See Acts 21:26 .
acceptable = accepted, as Romans 15:31 .
sanctified . Greek. hagiazo. Only here in Rom.
17.
I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
glory . See Romans 3:27 .
those = the.
which pertain = pertaining to. App-104 .
18.
For I 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,
dare . See Romans 5:7 .
speak . App-121 .
wrought . See Romans 1:27 ; Romans 7:8 .
to make . . . obedient = for ( App-104 .) obedience of (the) Gentiles.
word . App-121 .
deed = work.
19.
Through mighty 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.
Through mighty = By ( App-104 .) the power ( App-172 .)
signs . App-176 .
wonders . App-176 .
power . Same Greek. word as for "mighty".
the Spirit of God . Some texts read "the Holy Spirit" ( App-101 .)
from . App-104 .
unto = as far as. Illyricum. Not mentioned in Acts. It included Montenegro, Albania, Dalmatia, &c.
fully preached . Greek. pleroo , rendered "fill", "filled", in verses: Romans 15:13 , Romans 15:14 . Compare Acts 20:24 . App-125 .
gospel . See App-140 .
20.
Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:
have I strived = earnestly endeavouring. Greek. philotimeomai. Only here; 2 Corinthians 5:9 . 1 Thessalonians 4:11 .
preach, &c . See Romans 1:15 . App-121 .
named = (already) named, as Revised Version.
lest . . . build = in order that I should not ( App-105 ) build.
another man's = another's ( App-124 )
21.
But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.
To . . . see . Literally They shall see ( App-133 ) to whom it was not ( App-105 ) reported.
He = concerning ( App-104 ) Him.
spoken . Greek. anangello. Compare Acts 14:27 . 1 Peter 1:12 .
understand . See Romans 3:11 . From Isaiah 52:15 .
22.
For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.
hindered. See Acts 24:4 .
23.
But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;
no more = no longer. Greek. meketi. App-105 .
parts = regions. 2 Corinthians 11:10 . Galatians 1:1 , Galatians 1:21 .
great desire . Greek. epipothia. Only here.
these = from ( App-104 .)
24.
Whensoever I 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.
Whensoever . App-118 .
take . . . journey = go, as Romans 15:25 .
into . App-104 .
see . App-133 .
in . . . journey . See Acts 15:4 . brought. See Acts 15:3 .
by . App-104 .
if . App-118 .
somewhat . See Romans 15:15 .
with . . . company . Literally with you. Compare Romans 1:12 .
25.
But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
go. See Romans 15:24 .
unto . App-104 .
to minister = ministering. Greek. diakoneo. App-190 .
saints . See Romans 1:7 .
26.
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
hath pleased = pleased.
them of . Omit.
contribution . Greek. koinonia. See Acts 2:42 .
saints = of the saints.
27.
It hath pleased them verily; and 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.
if App-118 .
spiritual things . Greek. pneumatikos. See Romans 1:11 .
minister . Greek. leitourgeo. See Acts 13:2 . App-190 .
carnal things . See Romans 7:14 .
28.
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
performed = accomplished.
will come. See Acts 4:15 (go aside).
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.
I am sure . App-132 .
blessing . Greek. eulogia. First of sixteen occurances.
of the gospel . The texts omit.
30.
Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
beseech . App-134 .
for . . . sake, for . App-104 .Romans 15:1 .
love . App-135 .
Spirit . App-101 .
strive together with . Greek. sunagonizomai. Only here.
your . Omit.
prayers . App-134 .
31.
That I 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;
do not believe = are disobedient. See Romans 2:8 .
services = ministration. See Romans 12:7 . App-190 .
accepted of = acceptable to.
32.
That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.
will. App-102 .
and . . . refreshed = together with you be refreshed. Greek. sunanapauomai. Only here.
33.
Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
peace = the peace. In Romans 15:5 we have the God of the patience; in Romans 15:13 , the God of the hope; here, the God of the peace.