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Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God.
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Version</a></span><br />Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore receive one another as Christ also received you, to <i>the</i> glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us, for the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Wherefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, [continue to] accept <i>and</i> welcome one another, just as Christ has accepted <i>and</i> welcomed us to the glory of [our great] God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore welcome one another, just as Christ also welcomed you, to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore accept one another, just as the Messiah also accepted you, to the glory of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Wherefore receive ye one another, even as Christ also received you, to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Honor God by accepting each other, as Christ has accepted you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Wherefore receive ye one another, even as Christ also received you, to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Therefore, accept each other in the same way that Christ accepted you. He did this to bring glory to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Accept one another, then, for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore, accept one another, just as the Messiah accepted you, for the glory of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Receive one another, then, just as Christ also received you, to God's glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Habitually therefore give one another a friendly reception, just as Christ also has received you, and thus promote the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for this reason receive one another, according as also the Christ received us, to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore receive one another as Christ also received you, to <i>the</i> glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> wherefore receive ye one another, according as also the Christ did receive us, to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Wherefore receive ye one another, as also Christ received us to the glory of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Wherefore receive one another, as Christ also hath received you unto the honour of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For this reason, accept one another, just as Christ also has accepted you, in the honor of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore be close and bear one another’s burdens, just as Christ also brought you close to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />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"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore, receive one another with kindness, as the Christ has received you, to the glory of God.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore receive one another, as Christ also received you, to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore help one another, as Christ also hath helped us, for the glory of God.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />wherefore be kindly affected to one another, as Christ was to you, that you might glorify God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Habitually therefore give one another a friendly reception, just as Christ also has received you, and thus promote the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore, receive one another, as Christ also received you, to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ hath received us, to the glory of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/15-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></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><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Christ the Servant of Jews and Gentiles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><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> </span> <span class="reftext">8</span>For 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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a></span><br />Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13</a></span><br />Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a></span><br />Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-11.htm">1 John 4:11</a></span><br />Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Philippians 2:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm">1 Peter 4:8-9</a></span><br />Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. / Show hospitality to one another without complaining.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-25.htm">1 Corinthians 12:25-27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">2 Corinthians 5:18-19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40</a></span><br />He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a></span><br />Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-1.htm">Hebrews 13:1-2</a></span><br />Continue in brotherly love. / Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-23.htm">1 John 3:23</a></span><br />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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Why receive you one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.</p><p class="hdg">receive.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Romans 14:1-3</a></b></br> Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, <i>but</i> not to doubtful disputations… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40</a></b></br> He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/9-37.htm">Mark 9:37</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">as.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Romans 5:2</a></b></br> By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a></b></br> Come unto me, all <i>ye</i> that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/15-2.htm">Luke 15:2</a></b></br> And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.</p><p class="hdg">to.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9</a></b></br> And that the Gentiles might glorify God for <i>his</i> mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm">Ephesians 1:6-8,12,18</a></b></br> To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:10-12</a></b></br> 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… </p><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><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-1.htm">The strong must bear with the weak.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-2.htm">We must not please ourselves;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-3.htm">for Christ did not so;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-7.htm">but receive one another, as Christ did us all;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-8.htm">both Jews and Gentiles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Paul excuses his writing;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-28.htm">and promises to see them;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/15-30.htm">and requests their prayers.</a></span><br></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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This term implies more than mere tolerance; it suggests a warm, wholehearted embrace. In the early church, this was a radical call, as it meant Jews and Gentiles, with their vastly different backgrounds and customs, were to fully embrace each other as family. This acceptance is not based on personal preferences or cultural similarities but on the unity found in Christ. Historically, this was a significant challenge, as the early church was composed of diverse groups who often had deep-seated prejudices against one another. The call to "accept one another" is a call to transcend these barriers, reflecting the inclusive love of Christ.<p><b>then</b><br />This word serves as a conjunction, linking the command to accept one another with the preceding discussion in <a href="/romans/14.htm">Romans 14</a> about not passing judgment on disputable matters. It indicates a logical conclusion or result of the previous teachings. The use of "then" suggests that acceptance is not an optional extra but a necessary outcome of understanding the gospel's implications. It is a call to action based on the theological truths Paul has been expounding.<p><b>just as Christ accepted you</b><br />The phrase "just as" (καθὼς, kathōs) sets the standard for our acceptance of others. It is not based on human standards but on the example of Christ Himself. The Greek word for "accepted" here is "προσελάβετο" (proselabeto), which is the aorist tense, indicating a completed action. Christ's acceptance of us was definitive and unconditional, rooted in His grace and love. This acceptance was demonstrated through His sacrificial death and resurrection, which broke down the dividing wall of hostility between different peoples (<a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14</a>). Historically, this was a profound truth for the early church, as it meant that all believers, regardless of their background, were equally accepted by Christ.<p><b>in order to bring glory to God</b><br />The ultimate purpose of accepting one another is to glorify God. The Greek word for "glory" is "δόξαν" (doxan), which refers to the honor, praise, and majesty due to God. This phrase underscores the theological truth that our relationships with one another are not merely about personal harmony or community well-being but are fundamentally about reflecting God's character and bringing Him glory. In the historical context of the Roman church, this was a powerful reminder that their unity amidst diversity was a testimony to the world of God's reconciling power. The church's unity and love for one another serve as a witness to the transformative power of the gospel, pointing others to the glory of God.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Received us.</span>--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.<p><span class= "bld">To the glory of God.</span>--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.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/15-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Accept</span><br /><span class="grk">προσλαμβάνεσθε</span> <span class="translit">(proslambanesthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4355.htm">Strong's 4355: </a> </span><span class="str2">(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.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one another,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλήλους</span> <span class="translit">(allēlous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_240.htm">Strong's 240: </a> </span><span class="str2">One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then,</span><br /><span class="grk">Διὸ</span> <span class="translit">(Dio)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1352.htm">Strong's 1352: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">just</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="grk">καθὼς</span> <span class="translit">(kathōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> </span><span class="str2">According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Christ</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστὸς</span> <span class="translit">(Christos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">accepted</span><br /><span class="grk">προσελάβετο</span> <span class="translit">(proselabeto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4355.htm">Strong's 4355: </a> </span><span class="str2">(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.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you,</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hymas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in order to bring</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">glory</span><br /><span class="grk">δόξαν</span> <span class="translit">(doxan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to God.</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/15-7.htm">Romans 15:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/15-7.htm">NT Letters: Romans 15:7 Therefore accept one another even as Christ (Rom. 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