15:1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 1 , We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
15:2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 2 , Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
15:3 For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: 'The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.'
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 3 , For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: 'The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.'
15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 4 , For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
15:5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus,
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 5 , May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus,
15:6 so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 6 , so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 7 , Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.
15:8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God's truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 8 , For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God's truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs
15:9 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy, as it is written: 'Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to your name.'
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 9 , so that the Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy, as it is written: 'Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to your name.'
15:10 Again, it says, 'Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.'
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 10 , Again, it says, 'Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.'
15:11 And again, 'Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and sing praises to him, all you peoples.'
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 11 , And again, 'Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and sing praises to him, all you peoples.'
15:12 And again, Isaiah says, 'The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; the Gentiles will hope in him.'
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 12 , And again, Isaiah says, 'The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; the Gentiles will hope in him.'
15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 13 , May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
15:14 I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one another.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 14 , I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one another.
15:15 I have written you quite boldly on some points, as if to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 15 , I have written you quite boldly on some points, as if to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me
15:16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 16 , to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
15:17 Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 17 , Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God.
15:18 I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obey God by what I have said and done--
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 18 , I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obey God by what I have said and done--
15:19 by the power of signs and miracles, through the power of the Spirit. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 19 , by the power of signs and miracles, through the power of the Spirit. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.
15:20 It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 20 , It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation.
15:21 Rather, as it is written: 'Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.'
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 21 , Rather, as it is written: 'Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.'
15:22 This is why I have often been hindered from coming to you.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 22 , This is why I have often been hindered from coming to you.
15:23 But now that there is no more place for me to work in these regions, and since I have been longing for many years to see you,
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 23 , But now that there is no more place for me to work in these regions, and since I have been longing for many years to see you,
15:24 I plan to do so when I go to Spain. I hope to visit you while passing through and to have you assist me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 24 , I plan to do so when I go to Spain. I hope to visit you while passing through and to have you assist me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while.
15:25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the saints there.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 25 , Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the saints there.
15:26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 26 , For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
15:27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews' spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 27 , They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews' spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings.
15:28 So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this fruit, I will go to Spain and visit you on the way.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 28 , So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this fruit, I will go to Spain and visit you on the way.
15:29 I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of Christ.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 29 , I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of Christ.
15:30 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.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 30 , 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.
15:31 Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 31 , Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,
15:32 so that by God's will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 32 , so that by God's will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
15:33 The God of peace be with you all. Amen.
The NIV Book of Romans , Chapter 15 , Verse 33 , The God of peace be with you all. Amen.
