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but as it is written, “THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO REPROACHED YOU FELL ON ME.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through the perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Now may the God of perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>so that with one accord you may with one <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. <p class="hdg">Christ, the Hope of Jews and Gentiles</p><p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>us to the glory of God. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>For I say that Christ has become a servant to the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God to confirm the promises <i>given</i> to the fathers, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy; as it is written, <p class="indent2">“THEREFORE I WILL <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>GIVE PRAISE TO YOU AMONG THE GENTILES, <p class="indent2">AND I WILL SING TO YOUR NAME.” <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>And again he says, <p class="indent2">“REJOICE, O GENTILES, WITH HIS PEOPLE.” <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>And again, <p class="indent2">“PRAISE THE <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>LORD ALL YOU GENTILES, <p class="indent2">AND LET ALL THE PEOPLES PRAISE HIM.” <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>And again Isaiah says, <p class="indent2">“THERE SHALL COME THE ROOT OF JESSE, <p class="indent2">AND HE WHO ARISES TO RULE OVER THE GENTILES, <p class="indent2">IN HIM SHALL THE GENTILES HOPE.” <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. <p class="hdg">Paul’s Ministry Plans</p><p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>But I myself am also convinced about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, having been filled with all knowledge and being able also to admonish one another. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>But I have written very boldly to you on some points so as to remind you again, because of the grace that was given me <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>by God <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>for me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, ministering as a priest the gospel of God, so that <i>my</i> offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, having been sanctified by the Holy Spirit. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Therefore in Christ Jesus I have reason for boasting in things pertaining to God. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>For I will not be bold to speak of anything <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>except what Christ has brought about through me, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>leading to the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>in the power of <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit; so that from Jerusalem and all around as far as Illyricum I have <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>fully preached the gospel of Christ. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>And in this way I make it my ambition to proclaim the gospel, not where Christ was <i>already</i> named, so that I would not build on another man’s foundation; <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>but as it is written, <p class="indent2">“THEY WHO HAD NO DECLARATION OF HIM SHALL SEE, <p class="indent2">AND THEY WHO HAVE NOT HEARD SHALL UNDERSTAND.” <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>For this reason I have often been prevented from coming to you; <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>but now, with no further place for me in these regions, and since I have had for many years a longing to come to you <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>whenever I go to Spain—for I hope, passing through, to see you, and to be helped on my way there by you, when I have first enjoyed your company <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>for a while. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>But now I am going to Jerusalem to serve the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>saints. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>share with the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>Yes, they were pleased <i>to do so</i>, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them also in material things. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>Therefore, when I have completed this and have <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>put my seal on this fruit of theirs, I will go on by way of you to Spain. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>And I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ. <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me, <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and <i>that</i> my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[†]</a></span>saints; <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>so that I may come to you in joy by the will of God and find rest in your company. <span class="reftext"><a href="/romans/15-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>Now may the God of peace be with you all. Amen.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="fnverse">2</span> Lit <i>for what is good to edification</i><br><span class="fnverse">6</span> Lit <i>mouth</i><br><span class="fnverse">7</span> One early ms <i>you</i><br><span class="fnverse">9</span> Or <i>confess</i><br><span class="fnverse">11</span> In OT, Yahweh, cf. Ps 117:1<br><span class="fnverse">15</span> Some early mss <i>from</i><br><span class="fnverse">18</span> Lit <i>which Christ has not accomplished</i><br><span class="fnverse">18</span> Lit <i>to the obedience</i><br><span class="fnverse">19</span> Or <i>attesting miracles</i><br><span class="fnverse">19</span> Lit <i>fulfilled</i><br><span class="fnverse">24</span> Lit <i>in part</i><br><span class="fnverse">25</span> Or <i>holy ones</i><br><span class="fnverse">26</span> Lit <i>make fellowship</i><br><span class="fnverse">28</span> Lit <i>sealed to them this fruit</i><br><span class="fnverse">31</span> Or <i>holy ones</i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Legacy Standard Bible Copyright ©2021 by The Lockman Foundation<br>All rights reserved. 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