Romans 15

Romans 15:1

Verse 1

Not to please ourselves; not to act merely with reference to pleasing ourselves.

Romans 15:3

Verse 3

Since Christ endured reproach and suffering for us, we ought to have a kind and tender regard for each other.

Romans 15:5

Verse 5

According to Christ Jesus; in accordance with the Spirit manifested by him.

Romans 15:6

Verse 6

With one mind and one mouth; with one mind and one voice.

Romans 15:8

Verse 8

Was a minister of the circumcision; of the Jewish people. In his mission to this world, he fulfilled the designs and promises of God in respect to the Jews.

Romans 15:9

Verse 9

And that the Gentiles, &c.; that is, he came for the benefit of the Gentiles also, that they might find mercy in God, in accordance with what was always his design, as is shown from the passages quoted in the Romans 15:9-12; Psalms 18:49; Deuteronomy 32:43; Psalms 117:1; Isaiah 11:10.

Romans 15:15

Verse 15

The grace; the trust or commission, viz., the one mentioned in the Romans 15:16.

Romans 15:17

Verse 17

Which pertain to God; to the kingdom of God.

Romans 15:19

Verse 19

Illyricum was beyond Macedonia, towards the north.

Romans 15:22

Verse 22

For which cause; that is, on account of having been engaged in giving the publication of the gospel the greatest possible extension.

Romans 15:23

Verse 23

No more place; that is, none specially requiring his presence and labors.

Romans 15:24

Verse 24

Thitherward; towards Spain.

Romans 15:25

Verse 25

To minister unto the saints; to minister to their wants, by carrying a contribution. The circumstances of this contribution are referred to in 1 Cor. 16:1-4. 2 Cor. chap. 8: 9:

Romans 15:28

Verse 28

Sealed to them; secured to them.