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Do this because of your love for me, given to you by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/esv/romans/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf, <a href="/bsb/romans/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. <a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now I exhort you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in the prayers for me to God, <a href="/kjv/romans/15.htm">King James Bible</a> 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; <a href="/nkjv/romans/15.htm">New King James Version</a> Now I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me, <a href="/nasb_/romans/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me, <a href="/nasb/romans/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now I urge you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me, <a href="/nasb77/romans/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now I urge you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me, <a href="/lsb/romans/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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, <a href="/amp/romans/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I urge you, believers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join together with me in your prayers to God in my behalf, <a href="/csb/romans/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in prayers to God on my behalf. <a href="/hcsb/romans/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now I appeal to you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to join with me in fervent prayers to God on my behalf. <a href="/asv/romans/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; <a href="/cev/romans/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My friends, by the power of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the love that comes from the Holy Spirit, I beg you to pray sincerely with me and for me. <a href="/erv/romans/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; <a href="/gwt/romans/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Brothers and sisters, I encourage you through our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love that the Spirit creates, to join me in my struggle. Pray to God for me <a href="/gnt/romans/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> I urge you, friends, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love that the Spirit gives: join me in praying fervently to God for me. <a href="/isv/romans/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, and by the love that the Spirit produces, to join me in my struggle, earnestly praying to God for me <a href="/msb/romans/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. <a href="/net/romans/15.htm">NET Bible</a> Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to join fervently with me in prayer to God on my behalf. <a href="/nheb/romans/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me, <a href="/wbt/romans/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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; <a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But I entreat you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love which His Spirit inspires, to help me by wrestling in prayer to God on my behalf, <a href="/web/romans/15.htm">World English Bible</a> Now I beg you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I call on you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in the prayers for me to God, <a href="/blb/romans/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now I exhort you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in the prayers for me to God, <a href="/ylt/romans/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I call upon you, brethren, through our Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in the prayers for me unto God, <a href="/slt/romans/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by love of the Spirit, to fight together with me in prayers for me to God;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I beseech you therefore, brethren, through our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the charity of the Holy Ghost, that you help me in your prayers for me to God, <a href="/cpdv/romans/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, I beg you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ and though the love of the Holy Spirit, that you assist me with your prayers to God on my behalf, <a href="/nabre/romans/15.htm">New American Bible</a> I urge you, [brothers,] by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in the struggle by your prayers to God on my behalf, <a href="/nrsvce/romans/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in earnest prayer to God on my behalf,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now, I beseech you, my brethren, by our LORD Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you should strive together with me in your prayer to God for me; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But I beg of you my brethren, by our Lord Yeshua The Messiah and by the love of The Spirit, that you labor with me in prayer to God for me,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me, in your prayers to God for me, <a href="/godbey/romans/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But I exhort you, brethren, through our Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you cooperate with me in your prayers to God in my behalf; <a href="/haweis/romans/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now I exhort you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you wrestle earnestly with me in prayers for me unto God; <a href="/mace/romans/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> in the mean time, I conjure you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the spirit, that you join with me in earnest prayers to God for me; <a href="/wey/romans/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But I entreat you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love which His Spirit inspires, to help me by wrestling in prayer to God on my behalf, <a href="/worrell/romans/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; <a href="/worsley/romans/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that ye earnestly strive together with me in prayers to God for me; <a href="/parallel/romans/15-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=3842" 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">Paul's Travel Plans</a> …29I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ. 30<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: Parakalō (V-PIA-1S) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">I urge</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/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">our</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/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/26.htm" title="26: agapēs (N-GFS) -- From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.">love</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit,</a> <a href="/greek/4865.htm" title="4865: synagōnisasthai (V-ANM) -- To struggle in company with, aid. From sun and agonizomai; to struggle in company with, i.e. to be a partner.">to join me in my struggle</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4335.htm" title="4335: proseuchais (N-DFP) -- From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory.">praying</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me.</a> 31Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,…<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/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18-20</a> Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. / Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel, / for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should. <a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Colossians 4:12</a> Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11</a> as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers. <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Philippians 1:19</a> because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-25.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:25</a> Brothers, pray for us as well. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:1</a> Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you. <a href="/philemon/1-22.htm">Philemon 1:22</a> In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you. <a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Acts 12:5</a> So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">2 Corinthians 13:9</a> In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection. <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1</a> First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— <a href="/hebrews/13-18.htm">Hebrews 13:18</a> Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. <a href="/1_samuel/12-23.htm">1 Samuel 12:23</a> As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way. <a href="/exodus/17-11.htm">Exodus 17:11-12</a> As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. / When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. <a href="/numbers/21-7.htm">Numbers 21:7</a> Then the people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned by speaking against the LORD and against you. Intercede with the LORD so He will take the snakes away from us.” So Moses interceded for the people.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now I beseech you, brothers, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;for the.<a href="/2_corinthians/4-5.htm">2 Corinthians 4:5,11</a> For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake… <a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10</a> Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.<a href="/1_timothy/6-13.htm">1 Timothy 6:13,14</a> I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; … and for.<a href="/psalms/143-10.htm">Psalm 143:10</a> Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.<a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Philippians 2:1</a> If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,that.<a href="/genesis/32-24.htm">Genesis 32:24-29</a> And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day… <a href="/2_corinthians/1-11.htm">2 Corinthians 1:11</a> Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.<a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19</a> And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/28-19.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/acts/27-34.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/romans/15-29.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/15-20.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/acts/28-20.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Help</a> <a href="/job/20-3.htm">Inspires</a> <a href="/romans/15-17.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/21-24.htm">Join</a> <a href="/romans/15-28.htm">Love</a> <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/acts/22-17.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Request</a> <a href="/romans/14-20.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/romans/15-27.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Strive</a> <a href="/acts/23-10.htm">Struggle</a> <a href="/romans/15-6.htm">Together</a> <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Working</a> <a href="/job/5-13.htm">Wrestling</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/romans/16-19.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-13.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Help</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-6.htm">Inspires</a> <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-11.htm">Join</a> <a href="/romans/16-8.htm">Love</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-5.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-14.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-4.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-22.htm">Request</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-10.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">Strive</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Struggle</a> <a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Together</a> <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Working</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Wrestling</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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The Greek word for "urge" is "parakaleō," which conveys a sense of earnest appeal or exhortation. Paul is not merely making a suggestion; he is passionately encouraging his fellow believers. The term "brothers" (Greek: "adelphoi") indicates a familial relationship among Christians, emphasizing the unity and love that should characterize the body of Christ. This familial language underscores the importance of community and mutual support within the church.by our Lord Jesus Christ Paul invokes the authority and name of "our Lord Jesus Christ" as the basis for his appeal. This phrase highlights the centrality of Christ in the life and mission of the church. The title "Lord" (Greek: "Kyrios") affirms the sovereignty and divinity of Jesus, while "Jesus Christ" acknowledges His role as the Messiah and Savior. By appealing in the name of Jesus, Paul is reminding the believers that their actions and prayers are rooted in their relationship with Christ, who is the ultimate source of their unity and strength.and by the love of the Spirit The "love of the Spirit" refers to the love that is both produced by and characteristic of the Holy Spirit's work in the lives of believers. The Greek word for "love" is "agapē," which denotes a selfless, sacrificial love that seeks the well-being of others. This love is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>) and is essential for the functioning of the Christian community. By invoking the love of the Spirit, Paul is calling the believers to be motivated by divine love in their prayers and actions, reflecting the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in their lives.to join me in my struggle The phrase "to join me in my struggle" uses the Greek word "synagōnizomai," which means to strive together or to contend alongside someone. Paul is inviting the Roman believers to participate in his ministry challenges and spiritual battles through prayer. This highlights the concept of spiritual warfare and the communal nature of the Christian life, where believers support one another in their struggles. It also reflects the idea that prayer is an active and powerful means of engaging in the work of the gospel.by praying to God for me Paul emphasizes the importance of "praying to God for me," underscoring the vital role of intercessory prayer in the life of the church. The Greek word for "praying" is "proseuchomai," which denotes a reverent and earnest communication with God. Paul is asking the Roman believers to intercede on his behalf, recognizing that prayer is a means of accessing divine power and guidance. This request for prayer reflects Paul's humility and dependence on God, as well as his belief in the efficacy of prayer to bring about God's purposes in his ministry and life.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) The love of the Spirit--i.e., the love inspired in them by the Spirit--flowing from the Spirit.Strive together with me.--Second my own earnest entreaties.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 30-33. - Now I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; that I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints. Here he seems to imply a possibility of even the Jewish Christians not receiving him, with the alms he brought them, kindly. In 2 Oct. 8:18, seq., he had shown signs of being anxious to avoid any possible suspicion of malversation with regard to the contribution. The danger probably arose from the suspicions against himself, his authority, and his motives, entertained by the Judaistic faction. That this faction was then strong at Jerusalem appears from the precautions he was advised to take on his arrival there (see <a href="/acts/21-20.htm">Acts 21:20-24</a>). That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed. Now the God of peace be with you all Amen. <a href="/commentaries/romans/15-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I urge Παρακαλῶ (Parakalō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. 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. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. by διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. by διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. love ἀγάπης (agapēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Spirit, Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. to join me in my struggle συναγωνίσασθαί (synagōnisasthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle <a href="/greek/strongs_4865.htm">Strong's 4865: </a> To struggle in company with, aid. From sun and agonizomai; to struggle in company with, i.e. to be a partner. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. praying προσευχαῖς (proseuchais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4335.htm">Strong's 4335: </a> From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. God Θεόν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. me. ἐμοῦ (emou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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