Romans 15

1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves.NHEB — Romans 15:1

2 Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, to be building him up.NHEB — Romans 15:2

3 For even Christ did not please himself. But, as it is written, "The insults of those who insult you fell on me."NHEB — Romans 15:3

4 For whatever things were written before were written for our instruction, that through patience and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.NHEB — Romans 15:4

5 Now the God of patience and of encouragement grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus,NHEB — Romans 15:5

6 that with one accord you may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.NHEB — Romans 15:6

7 Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God.NHEB — Romans 15:7

8 Now I say that Christ has been made a servant of the circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises given to the fathers,NHEB — Romans 15:8

9 and that the non-Jews might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "therefore I will give praise to you among the non-Jews, and sing to your name."NHEB — Romans 15:9

10 Again he says, "Rejoice, you nations, with his people."NHEB — Romans 15:10

11 Again, "Praise the Lord, all you nations. Let all the peoples praise him."NHEB — Romans 15:11

12 Again, Isaiah says, "There will be the root of Jesse, he who arises to rule over the peoples; in him will the nations hope."NHEB — Romans 15:12

13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.NHEB — Romans 15:13

14 I myself am also persuaded about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish others.NHEB — Romans 15:14

15 But I write the more boldly to you in part, as reminding you, because of the grace that was given to me by God,NHEB — Romans 15:15

16 that I should be a servant of Christ Jesus to the non-Jews, serving as a priest the Good News of God, that the offering up of the non-Jews might be made acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.NHEB — Romans 15:16

17 I have therefore my boasting in Christ Jesus in things pertaining to God.NHEB — Romans 15:17

18 For I will not dare to speak of any things except those which Christ worked through me, for the obedience of the non-Jews, by word and deed,NHEB — Romans 15:18

19 in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and around as far as to Illyricum, I have fully preached the Good News of Christ.NHEB — Romans 15:19

20 And in this way I desire to preach the Good News where Christ was not known, that I might not build on another's foundation.NHEB — Romans 15:20

21 But, as it is written, "Those who were not told about him, they will see, and those who have not heard, they will understand."NHEB — Romans 15:21

22 Therefore also I was hindered these many times from coming to you,NHEB — Romans 15:22

23 but now, no longer having any place in these regions, and having these many years a longing to come to you,NHEB — Romans 15:23

24 whenever I journey to Spain I will come to you. For I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while.NHEB — Romans 15:24

25 But now, I say, I am going to Jerusalem, serving the saints.NHEB — Romans 15:25

26 For it has been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are at Jerusalem.NHEB — Romans 15:26

27 Yes, it has been their good pleasure, and they are their debtors. For if the non-Jewish people have been made partakers of their spiritual things, they owe it to them also to serve them in fleshly things.NHEB — Romans 15:27

28 When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by way of you to Spain.NHEB — Romans 15:28

29 I know that, when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.NHEB — Romans 15:29

30 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,NHEB — Romans 15:30

31 that I may be delivered from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints;NHEB — Romans 15:31

32 that I may come to you in joy through the will of God, and together with you, find rest.NHEB — Romans 15:32

33 Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.NHEB — Romans 15:33