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Self-denial on Behalf of Others |
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Romans 15:1
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Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses
of those without strength and not just please ourselves. |
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Romans 15:2
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Each of us is to please his neighbor for his
good, to his edification. |
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Romans 15:3
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For even Christ did not please Himself; but
as it is written, "THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO REPROACHED YOU FELL ON ME." |
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Romans 15:4
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For whatever was written in earlier times was
written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement
of the Scriptures we might have hope. |
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Romans 15:5
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Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement
grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, |
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Romans 15:6
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so that with one accord you may with one voice
glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
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Romans 15:7
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Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ
also accepted us to the glory of God. |
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Romans 15:8
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For I say that Christ has become a servant to
the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God to confirm the promises given to
the fathers, |
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Romans 15:9
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and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His
mercy; as it is written, "THEREFORE I WILL GIVE PRAISE TO YOU AMONG THE GENTILES,
AND I WILL SING TO YOUR NAME." |
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Romans 15:10
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Again he says, "REJOICE, O GENTILES, WITH HIS
PEOPLE." |
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Romans 15:11
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And again, "PRAISE THE LORD ALL YOU GENTILES,
AND LET ALL THE PEOPLES PRAISE HIM." |
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Romans 15:12
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Again Isaiah says, "THERE SHALL COME THE ROOT
OF JESSE, AND HE WHO ARISES TO RULE OVER THE GENTILES, IN HIM SHALL THE GENTILES
HOPE." |
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Romans 15:13
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Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy
Spirit. |
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Romans 15:14
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And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also
am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge
and able also to admonish one another. |
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Romans 15:15
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But I have written very boldly to you on some
points so as to remind you again, because of the grace that was given me from
God, |
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Romans 15:16
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to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles,
ministering as a priest the gospel of God, so that my offering of the Gentiles
may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. |
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Romans 15:17
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Therefore in Christ Jesus I have found reason
for boasting in things pertaining to God. |
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Romans 15:18
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For I will not presume to speak of anything
except what Christ has accomplished through me, resulting in the obedience of
the Gentiles by word and deed, |
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Romans 15:19
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in the power of signs and wonders, in the power
of the Spirit; so that from Jerusalem and round about as far as Illyricum I have
fully preached the gospel of Christ. |
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Romans 15:20
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And thus I aspired to preach the gospel, not
where Christ was already named, so that I would not build on another man's foundation; |
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Romans 15:21
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but as it is written, "THEY WHO HAD NO NEWS
OF HIM SHALL SEE, AND THEY WHO HAVE NOT HEARD SHALL UNDERSTAND." |
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Romans 15:22
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For this reason I have often been prevented
from coming to you; |
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Romans 15:23
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but now, with no further place for me in these
regions, and since I have had for many years a longing to come to you |
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Romans 15:24
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whenever I go to Spain--for I hope to see you
in passing, and to be helped on my way there by you, when I have first enjoyed
your company for a while-- |
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Romans 15:25
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but now, I am going to Jerusalem serving the
saints. |
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Romans 15:26
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For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to
make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. |
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Romans 15:27
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Yes, they were pleased to do so, and they are
indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they
are indebted to minister to them also in material things. |
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Romans 15:28
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Therefore, when I have finished this, and have
put my seal on this fruit of theirs, I will go on by way of you to Spain. |
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Romans 15:29
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I know that when I come to you, I will come
in the fullness of the blessing of Christ. |
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Romans 15:30
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Now I urge you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus
Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers
to God for me, |
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Romans 15:31
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that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient
in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints; |
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Romans 15:32
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so that I may come to you in joy by the will
of God and find refreshing rest in your company. |
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Romans 15:33
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Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. |
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