Romans 15
1 Now we who are strong ought to be patient with the weaknesses of those who are not strong and must stop pleasing ourselves.ISV — Romans 15:1
2 Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building him up.ISV — Romans 15:2
3 For even the Messiah did not please himself. Instead, as it is written, “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.” ISV — Romans 15:3
4 For everything that was written long ago was written to instruct us, so that we might have hope through the endurance and encouragement that the Scriptures give us. ISV — Romans 15:4
5 Now may God, the source of endurance and encouragement, allow you to live in harmony with each other as you follow the Messiah Jesus, ISV — Romans 15:5
6 so that with one mind and one voice you might glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah. ISV — Romans 15:6
7 Therefore, accept one another, just as the Messiah accepted you, for the glory of God.ISV — Romans 15:7
8 For I tell you that the Messiah became a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth in order to confirm the promises given to our ancestors,ISV — Romans 15:8
9 so that the gentiles may glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “That is why I will praise you among the gentiles; I will sing praises to your name.” ISV — Romans 15:9
10 Again he says, “Rejoice, you gentiles, with his people!” ISV — Romans 15:10
11 And again, “Praise the Lord, all you gentiles! Let all the nations praise him.” ISV — Romans 15:11
12 And again, Isaiah says, “There will be a Root from Jesse. He will rise up to rule the gentiles, and the gentiles will hope in him.” ISV — Romans 15:12
13 Now may God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace as you believe, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.ISV — Romans 15:13
14 I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are filled with goodness and full of all the knowledge you need to be able to instruct each other.ISV — Romans 15:14
15 However, on some points I have written to you rather boldly, both as a reminder to you and because of the grace given me by GodISV — Romans 15:15
16 to be a minister of the Messiah Jesus to the gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering brought by gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.ISV — Romans 15:16
17 Therefore, in the Messiah Jesus I have the right to boast about my work for God.ISV — Romans 15:17
18 For I am bold enough to tell you only about what the Messiah has accomplished through me in bringing gentiles to obedience. By my words and actions,ISV — Romans 15:18
19 by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of God’s Spirit, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of the Messiah from Jerusalem as far as Illyricum.ISV — Romans 15:19
20 My one ambition is to proclaim the gospel where the name of the Messiah is not known, so I don’t build on someone else’s foundation.ISV — Romans 15:20
21 Rather, as it is written, “Those who were never told about him will see, and those who have never heard will understand.” ISV — Romans 15:21
22 This is why I have so often been hindered from coming to you.ISV — Romans 15:22
23 But now, having no further opportunities in these regions, I want to come to you, as I’ve desired to do for many years.ISV — Romans 15:23
24 Now that I am on my way to Spain, I hope to see you when I come your way and, after I have enjoyed your company for a while, to be sent on by you.ISV — Romans 15:24
25 Right now, however, I’m going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints,ISV — Romans 15:25
26 because the believers in Macedonia and Achaia have been eager to share their resources with the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.ISV — Romans 15:26
27 Yes, they were eager to do this, and in fact they are obligated to help them, for if the gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to be of service to them in material things.ISV — Romans 15:27
28 So when I have completed this task and have put my seal on this contribution of theirs, I will visit you on my way to Spain.ISV — Romans 15:28
29 And I know that when I come to you I will come with the full blessing of the Messiah. ISV — Romans 15:29
30 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 meISV — Romans 15:30
31 that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints,ISV — Romans 15:31
32 and that if it’s God’s will, I may come to you with joy and be refreshed together with you.ISV — Romans 15:32
33 Now may the God who grants peace be with all of you! Amen.ISV — Romans 15:33