With gratitude to Saint Apostle Paul and Tertius, the writer this epistle, here is the rest of The Epistle of Saint Paul The Apostle to the Romans without comment:
Romans Chapter 15: Self-denial and patience; Mercy; Apostle of the Gentiles; St. Paul’s plans; Request for prayers.
Self-Denial and Patience:
Mercy:
Apostle of the Gentiles:
Now I for my part, my brethren, am convinced with regard to you that you yourselves are full of love, filled with all knowledge, so that you are able to admonish one another. But I have written to you rather boldly here and there, brethren—as it were to refresh your memory—because of the grace that has been given me by God, That I should be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles; sanctifying the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles may become acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. I therefore have this boast in Christ Jesus as regards the work of God. For I do not make bold to mention anything but what Christ has wrought through me to bring about the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed, with mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Holy Spirit, so that from Jerusalem round about as far as Illyricum I have completed the evangelization of Christ. But I have not preached this gospel where Christ has already been named, lest I might build on another man’s foundation; but even as it is written, “They who have not been told of him shall see, and they who have not heard shall understand.”
St. Paul’s Plans:
This is why I was hindered so many times from coming to you. But now, having no more works in these parts, and having had for many years a great desire to come to you, when I set out for Spain I hope to see you as I pass through (and by you to be sped on my way there), having first enjoyed being with you for a while. Now, however, I will set out for Jerusalem to minister to the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia have thought it well to make a contribution to the poor among the saint at Jerusalem. So it has pleased them, and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they should also minister to them in material things. Therefore, when I have completed this, and have delivered to them the proceeds, I will set out by way of you for Spain. And I know that when I come to you, I shall come with the fullness of Christ’s blessing.
Request for Prayers:
Commendation of Phoebe:
But I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is in the ministry of the church at Cenchrae, that you may receive her in the Lord as becomes saints, and that you may assist her in whatever business she may have need of you. For she too has assisted many, including myself.
Greetings to Individuals:
Greet Prisca and Aquila, my helpers in Christ Jesus, who for my life have risked their own necks. To them I not only give thanks but also all the churches of the Gentiles. Greet also the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Asia to Christ. Greet Mary who has labored much among you. Greet Andronicus ad Junias, my kinsmen and my fellow-prisoners, who are distinguished among the apostles, who were also in Christ before me. Greet Ampliatus, beloved to me in the Lord. Great Urbanus, our helper in Christ, and my beloved Stachys. Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet the members of Aristobulus’ household. Greet Herodion, my kinsman. Greet the members of Narcissus’ household who are in the Lord. Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa who labor in the Lord. Greet the beloved Perrsis who has labored much in the Lord. Great Rufus, the elect in the Lord, and her who is his mother and mine. Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren who are with them. Greet Philogus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympias, and all the saints who are with them. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.
Warning to Trouble-Makers:
Now I exhort you, brethren, that you watch those who cause dissensions and scandals contrary to the doctrine that you have learned, and avoid them. For such do not serve Christ our Lord but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattery deceive the hearts of the simple. For you submission to the faith has been published everywhere. I rejoice therefore over you. Yet I will have you wise to what is good, and guileless as to what is evil. But the God, of peace will speedily crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Greetings from Corinth:
Timothy, my fellow-laborer, greets you, and Lucine, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsman. I, Tertius, who have written this epistle, greet you in the Lord. Gaius, my host, and the host of the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer, and Quartus, our brother, greet you. [May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all, amen.]
Doxology:
More gratitude to Saint Apostle Paul and Tertius, the writer this epistle. Through the The Epistle of Saint Paul The Apostle to the Romans one can find salvation! Amen! Aleluia!
Day 146: Reading The Bible with a TROML Perspective; Gratitude to Saint Apostle Paul & Tertius the Writer of this Epistle.
Read and inspired by the New Testament, The Epistle of Saint Paul The Apostle to the Romans, Chapters 15-16 (END).
Bible Notes:
Saint Paul in this letter gives the fullest explanation of his doctrine. In the first eleven chapters he explains that justification is through faith in Christ and not through the works of the Jewish Law. The last five chapters are directions for the conduct of a Christian life.
Romans Chapter 15: Self-denial and patience; Mercy; Apostle of the Gentiles; St. Paul’s plans; Request for prayers.
Self-Denial and Patience:
Now we, the strong, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of you please your neighbor by doing good. For his edification; for Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproach thee have fallen upon me.” For whatever things haven been written have been written for our instruction, that through the patience and the consolation afforded by the Scriptures we may have hope. May then the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of one mind towards one another according to Jesus Christ: that, one in spirit, you may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Mercy:
Wherefore receive one another, even as Christ has received you to the honor of God. For I say that Jesus Christ has been a minister of the circumcision in order to show God’s fidelity in confirming the promises made to our fathers, but that the Gentiles glorify God because of his mercy, as it is written, “Therefore will I praise thee among the Gentiles, and will sing to thy name.” And again he says, “Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people.” And again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; and sing his praises, all you peoples.” And again Isaias says, “There shall be the root of Jesse, and he who shall arise to rule the Gentiles… in him the Gentiles shall hope.” Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Apostle of the Gentiles:
Now I for my part, my brethren, am convinced with regard to you that you yourselves are full of love, filled with all knowledge, so that you are able to admonish one another. But I have written to you rather boldly here and there, brethren—as it were to refresh your memory—because of the grace that has been given me by God, That I should be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles; sanctifying the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles may become acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. I therefore have this boast in Christ Jesus as regards the work of God. For I do not make bold to mention anything but what Christ has wrought through me to bring about the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed, with mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Holy Spirit, so that from Jerusalem round about as far as Illyricum I have completed the evangelization of Christ. But I have not preached this gospel where Christ has already been named, lest I might build on another man’s foundation; but even as it is written, “They who have not been told of him shall see, and they who have not heard shall understand.”
St. Paul’s Plans:
This is why I was hindered so many times from coming to you. But now, having no more works in these parts, and having had for many years a great desire to come to you, when I set out for Spain I hope to see you as I pass through (and by you to be sped on my way there), having first enjoyed being with you for a while. Now, however, I will set out for Jerusalem to minister to the saints. For Macedonia and Achaia have thought it well to make a contribution to the poor among the saint at Jerusalem. So it has pleased them, and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they should also minister to them in material things. Therefore, when I have completed this, and have delivered to them the proceeds, I will set out by way of you for Spain. And I know that when I come to you, I shall come with the fullness of Christ’s blessing.
Request for Prayers.
Now I exhort you, brethren, through our Lord Jesus Christ, and through the charity of the Spirit, that you help me by your prayers to God for me, that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that the offering of my service may be acceptable to the saints in Jerusalem; that I may come to you in joy, by the will of God, and may be refreshed in you. Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
Romans Chapter 16: Commendation of Phoebe; Greetings to individuals; Warning to trouble-makers; Greetings from Corinth; Doxology.
Commendation of Phoebe:
But I commend to you Phoebe, our sister, who is in the ministry of the church at Cenchrae, that you may receive her in the Lord as becomes saints, and that you may assist her in whatever business she may have need of you. For she too has assisted many, including myself.
Greetings to Individuals:
Greet Prisca and Aquila, my helpers in Christ Jesus, who for my life have risked their own necks. To them I not only give thanks but also all the churches of the Gentiles. Greet also the church that is in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Asia to Christ. Greet Mary who has labored much among you. Greet Andronicus ad Junias, my kinsmen and my fellow-prisoners, who are distinguished among the apostles, who were also in Christ before me. Greet Ampliatus, beloved to me in the Lord. Great Urbanus, our helper in Christ, and my beloved Stachys. Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet the members of Aristobulus’ household. Greet Herodion, my kinsman. Greet the members of Narcissus’ household who are in the Lord. Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa who labor in the Lord. Greet the beloved Perrsis who has labored much in the Lord. Great Rufus, the elect in the Lord, and her who is his mother and mine. Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren who are with them. Greet Philogus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympias, and all the saints who are with them. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.
Warning to Trouble-Makers:
Now I exhort you, brethren, that you watch those who cause dissensions and scandals contrary to the doctrine that you have learned, and avoid them. For such do not serve Christ our Lord but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattery deceive the hearts of the simple. For you submission to the faith has been published everywhere. I rejoice therefore over you. Yet I will have you wise to what is good, and guileless as to what is evil. But the God, of peace will speedily crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Guileless—free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank.
Guile—insidious cunning in attaining a goal; crafty or artful deception; duplicity.
Greetings from Corinth:
Timothy, my fellow-laborer, greets you, and Lucine, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsman. I, Tertius, who have written this epistle, greet you in the Lord. Gaius, my host, and the host of the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer, and Quartus, our brother, greet you. [May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all, amen.]
Doxology:
Now to him who is able to strengthen you in accordance with my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept in silence from eternal ages, which is manifested now through the writings of the prophets according to the precept of the eternal God, and made known to all the Gentiles to bring obedience to faith—to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be honor forever and ever. Amen.
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