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href="/bsb/romans/15.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/romans/15.htm">New International Version</a> Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. <a href="/nlt/romans/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory. <a href="/esv/romans/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. <a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God. <a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore receive one another as Christ also received you, to the glory of God. <a href="/kjv/romans/15.htm">King James Bible</a> Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. <a href="/nkjv/romans/15.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God. <a href="/nasb_/romans/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us, for the glory of God. <a href="/nasb/romans/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God. <a href="/nasb77/romans/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Wherefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God. <a href="/lsb/romans/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God. <a href="/amp/romans/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Therefore, [continue to] accept and welcome one another, just as Christ has accepted and welcomed us to the glory of [our great] God. <a href="/csb/romans/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore welcome one another, just as Christ also welcomed you, to the glory of God. <a href="/hcsb/romans/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore accept one another, just as the Messiah also accepted you, to the glory of God. <a href="/asv/romans/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> Wherefore receive ye one another, even as Christ also received you, to the glory of God. <a href="/cev/romans/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Honor God by accepting each other, as Christ has accepted you. <a href="/erv/romans/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> Wherefore receive ye one another, even as Christ also received you, to the glory of God. <a href="/gwt/romans/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Therefore, accept each other in the same way that Christ accepted you. He did this to bring glory to God. <a href="/gnt/romans/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> Accept one another, then, for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you. <a href="/isv/romans/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> Therefore, accept one another, just as the Messiah accepted you, for the glory of God. <a href="/msb/romans/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God. <a href="/net/romans/15.htm">NET Bible</a> Receive one another, then, just as Christ also received you, to God's glory. <a href="/nheb/romans/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God. <a href="/wbt/romans/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. <a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Habitually therefore give one another a friendly reception, just as Christ also has received you, and thus promote the glory of God. <a href="/web/romans/15.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for this reason receive one another, according as also the Christ received us, to the glory of God. <a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore receive one another as Christ also received you, to the glory of God. <a href="/ylt/romans/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> wherefore receive ye one another, according as also the Christ did receive us, to the glory of God. <a href="/slt/romans/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Wherefore receive ye one another, as also Christ received us to the glory of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Wherefore receive one another, as Christ also hath received you unto the honour of God. <a href="/cpdv/romans/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For this reason, accept one another, just as Christ also has accepted you, in the honor of God. <a href="/nabre/romans/15.htm">New American Bible</a> Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore be close and bear one another’s burdens, just as Christ also brought you close to the glory of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because of this, you shall accept and bear with one another, just as also The Messiah has accepted you for the glory of God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Wherefore, receive one another with kindness, as the Christ has received you, to the glory of God.<CM> <a href="/godbey/romans/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Therefore receive one another, as Christ also received you, to the glory of God. <a href="/haweis/romans/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Therefore help one another, as Christ also hath helped us, for the glory of God.<CM> <a href="/mace/romans/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> wherefore be kindly affected to one another, as Christ was to you, that you might glorify God. <a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Habitually therefore give one another a friendly reception, just as Christ also has received you, and thus promote the glory of God. <a href="/worrell/romans/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Wherefore, receive one another, as Christ also received you, to the glory of God. <a href="/worsley/romans/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ hath received us, to the glory of God. <a href="/parallel/romans/15-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3629" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Christ the Servant of Jews and Gentiles</a> …6so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7<a href="/greek/4355.htm" title="4355: proslambanesthe (V-PMM-2P) -- (a) I take to myself, (b) I take aside, (c) I welcome. From pros and lambano; to take to oneself, i.e. Use, lead, admit.">Accept</a> <a href="/greek/240.htm" title="240: allēlous (RecPro-AMP) -- One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.">one another,</a> <a href="/greek/1352.htm" title="1352: Dio (Conj) -- Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.">then,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">just</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">as</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/4355.htm" title="4355: proselabeto (V-AIM-3S) -- (a) I take to myself, (b) I take aside, (c) I welcome. From pros and lambano; to take to oneself, i.e. Use, lead, admit.">accepted</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in order to bring</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxan (N-AFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">to God.</a> 8For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a> Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. <a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13</a> Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. <a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a> A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. / By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a> Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. <a href="/1_john/4-11.htm">1 John 4:11</a> Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Philippians 2:1-2</a> Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, / then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. <a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm">1 Peter 4:8-9</a> Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. / Show hospitality to one another without complaining. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25-27</a> so that there should be no division in the body, but that its members should have mutual concern for one another. / If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. / Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">2 Corinthians 5:18-19</a> All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. <a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40</a> He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. <a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21</a> that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-16</a> For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a> Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. <a href="/hebrews/13-1.htm">Hebrews 13:1-2</a> Continue in brotherly love. / Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. <a href="/1_john/3-23.htm">1 John 3:23</a> And this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another just as He commanded us.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Why receive you one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.receive.<a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Romans 14:1-3</a> Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations… <a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40</a> He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.<a href="/mark/9-37.htm">Mark 9:37</a> Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.as.<a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Romans 5:2</a> By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.<a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a> Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest… <a href="/luke/15-2.htm">Luke 15:2</a> And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.to.<a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9</a> 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.<a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm">Ephesians 1:6-8,12,18</a> To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved… <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:10-12</a> When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/romans/15-6.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Friendly</a> <a href="/romans/15-6.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/acts/6-1.htm">Habitually</a> <a href="/romans/10-21.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/romans/13-5.htm">Order</a> <a href="/romans/14-11.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/john/11-4.htm">Promote</a> <a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Received</a> <a href="/luke/14-13.htm">Reception</a> <a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Welcome</a> <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Welcomed</a> <a href="/romans/13-5.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/2-14.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Accepted</a> <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-31.htm">Friendly</a> <a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Habitually</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Order</a> <a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Promote</a> <a href="/romans/16-2.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Received</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-9.htm">Reception</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-2.htm">Welcome</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Welcomed</a> <a href="/romans/15-22.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 15</div>1. <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">The strong must bear with the weak.</a> 2. <a href="/romans/15-2.htm">We must not please ourselves;</a> 3. <a href="/romans/15-3.htm">for Christ did not so;</a> 7. <a href="/romans/15-7.htm">but receive one another, as Christ did us all;</a> 8. <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">both Jews and Gentiles;</a> 15. <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Paul excuses his writing;</a> 28. <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">and promises to see them;</a> 30. <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">and requests their prayers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the early church, there were tensions between Jewish and Gentile Christians, and Paul addresses these divisions by urging acceptance. This call to acceptance reflects the broader biblical theme of love and unity within the body of Christ, as seen in passages like <a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2-3</a>, which encourages believers to maintain the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.then, The word "then" serves as a transitional term, linking the command to accept one another with the preceding context. In <a href="/romans/15.htm">Romans 15:1-6</a>, Paul discusses the importance of bearing with the failings of the weak and building up one another. This connection underscores that acceptance is not an isolated command but part of a larger call to live in harmony and support one another in the faith.just as Christ accepted you, This phrase sets the standard for acceptance, pointing to Christ's example. Jesus' acceptance of believers is rooted in His sacrificial love and grace, as seen in His interactions with diverse individuals during His ministry (e.g., the Samaritan woman in <a href="/john/4.htm">John 4</a>). This acceptance is not based on merit but on grace, as highlighted in <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, reminding believers that they are to extend the same grace to others.in order to bring glory to God. The ultimate purpose of accepting one another is to glorify God. This reflects the biblical principle that all actions of believers should aim to honor God, as stated in <a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a>. The unity and love among believers serve as a testimony to the world of God's transformative power, fulfilling Jesus' prayer in <a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21</a> for believers to be one, so that the world may believe in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of the letter, the Roman church was a diverse community of Jewish and Gentile believers, facing challenges in unity and acceptance. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central to the message of acceptance, Jesus is the model for how believers should accept one another, as He accepted us. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The ultimate recipient of glory when believers accept one another, reflecting His love and unity. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_christian_community.htm">The Early Christian Community</a> The broader context in which Paul writes, characterized by diversity and the need for unity among believers from different backgrounds.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_our_model_for_acceptance.htm">Christ as Our Model for Acceptance</a> Jesus' acceptance of us is the standard by which we should accept others. Reflect on how Christ's love and grace have been extended to you and seek to extend the same to others. <a href="/topical/u/unity_brings_glory_to_god.htm">Unity Brings Glory to God</a> Our acceptance of one another is not just for personal or communal benefit but ultimately to glorify God. Consider how your actions and attitudes towards others reflect God's glory. <a href="/topical/o/overcoming_barriers_to_acceptance.htm">Overcoming Barriers to Acceptance</a> Identify and address personal biases or prejudices that hinder acceptance. Pray for the Holy Spirit's help in overcoming these barriers. <a href="/topical/p/practical_steps_to_acceptance.htm">Practical Steps to Acceptance</a> Engage in acts of kindness, hospitality, and forgiveness as tangible expressions of acceptance. Look for opportunities to welcome and include those who are different from you. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church_in_modeling_acceptance.htm">The Role of the Church in Modeling Acceptance</a> Encourage your church community to be a place of acceptance and unity, reflecting the diverse yet unified body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 15</a> <a href="/q/how_does_confession_heal_and_forgive.htm">How can we embrace others as God accepts us?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_false_guilt.htm">What defines false guilt?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_embrace_others_like_god_does.htm">How can we embrace others as God accepts us?</a> <a href="/q/does_laughter_bring_joy_to_the_heart.htm">Who can condemn if God justifies us?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Received us.--There is again a division of the best authorities, the Vatican and Claromontane MSS. reading "us," while the Sinaitic, Alexandrine, Paris rescript, and others, read "you." The latter is, perhaps, to be preferred, but with no real difference to the sense. The word "received" is the same as that at the beginning of Romans 14, the subject of which chapter is still continued, and is now taken up for the last time. The duty of Christians to show cordiality to each other is now based upon the comprehensiveness of the love of Christ, whose mission was directed with the same impartiality towards Jews and Gentiles. To the Jews He came to confirm and fulfil His promises; to the Gentiles He came to bring joys and hopes from which they had been hitherto excluded.To the glory of God.--That God might be glorified by the admission into the Church of Gentiles as well as Jews; a parenthetic remark without direct bearing on the argument. <a href="/commentaries/romans/15-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Accept προσλαμβάνεσθε (proslambanesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4355.htm">Strong's 4355: </a> (a) I take to myself, (b) I take aside, (c) I welcome. From pros and lambano; to take to oneself, i.e. Use, lead, admit. one another, ἀλλήλους (allēlous) Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_240.htm">Strong's 240: </a> One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another. then, Διὸ (Dio) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1352.htm">Strong's 1352: </a> Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. just καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. Christ Χριστὸς (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. accepted προσελάβετο (proselabeto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4355.htm">Strong's 4355: </a> (a) I take to myself, (b) I take aside, (c) I welcome. From pros and lambano; to take to oneself, i.e. Use, lead, admit. you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in order to bring εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. glory δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. to God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/15-7.htm">NT Letters: Romans 15:7 Therefore accept one another even as Christ (Rom. 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