Haweis - Romans - 15

15:1  WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are feeble, and not to gratify ourselves.

15:2  Let every one of us gratify his neighbour in that which is good for his edification.

15:3  For even Christ gratified not himself; but as it is written, “The reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.”

15:4  For whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our instruction; that by patience and the consolation of the Scriptures we might have hope.

15:5  Now the God of patience and consolation give you to be like-minded among each other, according to Christ Jesus:

15:6  that in one mind, with one mouth, ye may glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

15:7  Therefore help one another, as Christ also hath helped us, for the glory of God.

15:8  Now I say that Jesus Christ was the minister of circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:

15:9  and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, “For this cause will I confess unto thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.”

15:10  And again he saith, “Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.”

15:11  And again, “Praise the Lord, all ye nations, and laud him, all ye people.”

15:12  And again Isaiah saith, “There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that ariseth to reign over the Gentiles, in him shall the Gentiles trust.”

15:13  Now the God of hope fill you with all joy, and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Ghost.

15:14  And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to admonish one another.

15:15  But I have written to you, my brethren, in part, with greater freedom, as refreshing your memory through the grace which is given to me of God;

15:16  that I should be the minister of Jesus Christ unto the Gentiles, ministering the Gospel of God; that the oblation of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Ghost.

15:17  I have therefore cause to glory in Christ Jesus with regard to the things of God.

15:18  For I will not dare to say any thing of those things which Christ hath not wrought by my ministry, to engage the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,

15:19  by the power of signs and miracles, by the might of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and in a circle quite round unto Illyricum, I have fully spread the gospel of Christ.

15:20  But I have in such manner endeavoured to preach the gospel, not where Christ’s name had been heard, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:

15:21  but as it is written, “To whom the tidings concerning him have not reached, they shall see, and they who have not heard, shall understand.”

15:22  Wherefore also I have found many things to hinder me from coming to you;

15:23  but now having no longer cause to detain me in these regions, and having an earnest desire to come unto you for many years past,

15:24  whenever I proceed on my journey into Spain, I will come unto you: for I hope on my journey to see you, and by you to be forwarded thither, after I shall have first, in a measure, fully enjoyed your society.

15:25  But I am now going to Jerusalem, to carry alms to the saints.

15:26  For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints that are at Jerusalem.

15:27  They have been so pleased indeed, and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been admitted to a participation in their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to them in carnal things.

15:28  When therefore I have completed this work, and sealed unto them this fruit, I will pass by you into Spain.

15:29  But I know that, when I come to you, I shall come with the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

15:30  Now I exhort you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you wrestle earnestly with me in prayers for me unto God;

15:31  that I may be delivered from those who do not believe in Judea; and that my service which regards Jerusalem may be kindly accepted by the saints;

15:32  that I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you.

15:33  Now the God of peace be with you all! Amen.