1We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.studyinterlinear
2Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.studyinterlinear
3For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.studyinterlinear
4For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.studyinterlinear
5Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:studyinterlinear
6That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.studyinterlinear
7Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.studyinterlinear
8Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:studyinterlinear
9And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.studyinterlinear
10And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.studyinterlinear
11And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.studyinterlinear
12And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.studyinterlinear
13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.studyinterlinear
14And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.studyinterlinear
15Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,studyinterlinear
16That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.studyinterlinear
17I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.studyinterlinear
18For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,studyinterlinear
19Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.studyinterlinear
20Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:studyinterlinear
21But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.studyinterlinear
22For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.studyinterlinear
23But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;studyinterlinear
24Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.studyinterlinear
25But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.studyinterlinear
26For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.studyinterlinear
27It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.studyinterlinear
28When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.studyinterlinear
29And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.studyinterlinear
30Now 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;studyinterlinear
31That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints;studyinterlinear
32That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.studyinterlinear
33Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.studyinterlinear