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Romans 15
New American Standard Bible
Romans 15
New American Standard Bible
Self-denial in behalf of Others
15 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of (A)those without strength, and not just please ourselves. 2 Each of us is to (B)please his neighbor [a]for his good, to his (C)edification. 3 For even (D)Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “(E)The taunts of those who taunt You have fallen on Me.” 4 For (F)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. 5 Now may the (G)God [b]who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you (H)to be of the same mind with one another, according to Christ Jesus, 6 so that with one purpose and one [c]voice you may glorify (I)the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7 Therefore, [d](J)accept one another, just as Christ also accepted [e]us, for the glory of God. 8 For I say that Christ has become a servant to (K)the circumcision in behalf of the truth of God, to confirm (L)the promises given to the fathers, 9 and for (M)the Gentiles to (N)glorify God for His mercy; as it is written:
“(O)Therefore I will [f]give praise to You among the Gentiles,
And I will sing praises to Your name.”
10 Again he says,
“(P)Rejoice, you Gentiles, with His people.”
11 And again,
“(Q)Praise the Lord all you Gentiles,
And let all the peoples praise Him.”
12 Again Isaiah says,
“(R)There shall come (S)the root of Jesse,
And He who arises to rule over the Gentiles,
(T)In Him will the Gentiles hope.”
13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all (U)joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope (V)by the power of the Holy Spirit.
14 And concerning you, my brothers and sisters, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of (W)goodness, filled with (X)all knowledge and able also to admonish one another. 15 But I have written very boldly to you on some points so as to remind you again, because of (Y)the grace that was given to me [g]from God, 16 to be (Z)a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, ministering as a priest the (AA)gospel of God, so that my (AB)offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 17 Therefore in Christ Jesus I have found (AC)reason for boasting in (AD)things pertaining to God. 18 (AE)For I will not presume to speak of anything [h]except what (AF)Christ has accomplished through me, [i]resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed, 19 in the power of [j](AG)signs and wonders, (AH)in the power of the Spirit; so that (AI)from Jerusalem and all around as (AJ)far as Illyricum I have [k]fully preached the gospel of Christ. 20 And in this way I aspired to (AK)preach the gospel, not where Christ was already known by name, (AL)so that I would not build on another person’s foundation; 21 but just as it is written:
“(AM)They who have not been told about Him will see,
And they who have not heard will understand.”
22 For this reason (AN)I have often been prevented from coming to you; 23 but now, with no further place for me in these regions, and since I (AO)have had for many years a longing to come to you 24 whenever I (AP)go to Spain—for I hope to see you in passing, and to be (AQ)helped on my way there by you, when I have first (AR)enjoyed your company [l]for a while— 25 but now, (AS)I am going to Jerusalem, (AT)serving the [m]saints. 26 For (AU)Macedonia and (AV)Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the [n]saints in Jerusalem. 27 For they were pleased to do so, and they are indebted to them. For (AW)if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to do them a service also in material things. 28 Therefore, when I have finished this, and (AX)have [o]put my seal on this fruit of theirs, I will (AY)go on by way of you to Spain. 29 I know that when (AZ)I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
30 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by (BA)the love of the Spirit, to (BB)strive together with me in your prayers to God for me, 31 that I may be (BC)rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my (BD)service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the [p](BE)saints; 32 so that (BF)I may come to you in joy by (BG)the will of God and relax in your company. 33 Now (BH)the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
Footnotes
- Romans 15:2 Lit for what is good to edification
- Romans 15:5 Lit of perseverance
- Romans 15:6 Lit mouth
- Romans 15:7 I.e., accept into fellowship
- Romans 15:7 One early ms you
- Romans 15:9 Or confess
- Romans 15:15 One early ms by God
- Romans 15:18 Lit which Christ has not accomplished
- Romans 15:18 Lit to the obedience
- Romans 15:19 Or confirming miracles
- Romans 15:19 Lit fulfilled
- Romans 15:24 Lit in part
- Romans 15:25 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
- Romans 15:26 See note v 25
- Romans 15:28 Lit sealed to them this fruit
- Romans 15:31 See note v 25
Romans 15
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Romans 15
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15 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak(A) and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please our neighbors for their good,(B) to build them up.(C) 3 For even Christ did not please himself(D) but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”[a](E) 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us,(F) so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.
5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind(G) toward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify(H) the God and Father(I) of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7 Accept one another,(J) then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. 8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews[b](K) on behalf of God’s truth, so that the promises(L) made to the patriarchs might be confirmed 9 and, moreover, that the Gentiles(M) might glorify God(N) for his mercy. As it is written:
10 Again, it says,
11 And again,
12 And again, Isaiah says,
“The Root of Jesse(R) will spring up,
one who will arise to rule over the nations;
in him the Gentiles will hope.”[f](S)
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace(T) as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.(U)
Paul the Minister to the Gentiles
14 I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness,(V) filled with knowledge(W) and competent to instruct one another. 15 Yet I have written you quite boldly on some points to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me(X) 16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles.(Y) He gave me the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God,(Z) so that the Gentiles might become an offering(AA) acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
17 Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus(AB) in my service to God.(AC) 18 I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles(AD) to obey God(AE) by what I have said and done— 19 by the power of signs and wonders,(AF) through the power of the Spirit of God.(AG) So from Jerusalem(AH) all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.(AI) 20 It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel(AJ) where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.(AK) 21 Rather, as it is written:
22 This is why I have often been hindered from coming to you.(AM)
Paul’s Plan to Visit Rome
23 But now that there is no more place for me to work in these regions, and since I have been longing for many years to visit you,(AN) 24 I plan to do so when I go to Spain.(AO) I hope to see you while passing through and to have you assist(AP) me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while. 25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem(AQ) in the service(AR) of the Lord’s people(AS) there. 26 For Macedonia(AT) and Achaia(AU) were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem.(AV) 27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings.(AW) 28 So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this contribution, I will go to Spain(AX) and visit you on the way. 29 I know that when I come to you,(AY) I will come in the full measure of the blessing of Christ.
30 I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit,(AZ) to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.(BA) 31 Pray that I may be kept safe(BB) from the unbelievers in Judea and that the contribution(BC) I take to Jerusalem may be favorably received by the Lord’s people(BD) there, 32 so that I may come to you(BE) with joy, by God’s will,(BF) and in your company be refreshed.(BG) 33 The God of peace(BH) be with you all. Amen.
Footnotes
- Romans 15:3 Psalm 69:9
- Romans 15:8 Greek circumcision
- Romans 15:9 2 Samuel 22:50; Psalm 18:49
- Romans 15:10 Deut. 32:43
- Romans 15:11 Psalm 117:1
- Romans 15:12 Isaiah 11:10 (see Septuagint)
- Romans 15:21 Isaiah 52:15 (see Septuagint)
Romans 15
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Romans 15
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Self-denial on Behalf of Others
15 Now we who are strong [in our convictions and faith] ought to [patiently] put up with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not just please ourselves. 2 Let each one of us [make it a practice to] please his [a]neighbor for his good, to build him up spiritually. 3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written [in Scripture], “The reproaches of those who reproached You (the Father) fell on Me (the Son).”(A) 4 For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope and overflow with confidence in His promises. 5 Now may the God who gives endurance and who supplies encouragement grant that you be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, 6 so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify and praise and honor the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7 Therefore, [continue to] accept and welcome one another, just as Christ has accepted and welcomed us to the glory of [our great] God. 8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant and a minister to the circumcision (Jews) on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm and verify the promises made to the fathers, 9 and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy [to them, since God had no covenant with them]. As it is written and forever remains written,
“Therefore I praise You among the Gentiles,
And sing praises to Your name.”(B)
10 Again it says,
“Rejoice and celebrate, O Gentiles, along with His people.”(C)
11 And again,
“Praise the Lord all you Gentiles,
And let all the peoples praise Him!”(D)
12 Again Isaiah says,
“There shall be a root of [b]Jesse,
He who arises to rule [as King] over the Gentiles,
In Him shall the Gentiles hope.”(E)
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
14 Personally I am convinced about you, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, amply filled with all [spiritual] knowledge, and competent to admonish and counsel and instruct one another. 15 Still, on some points I have written to you very boldly and without reservation to remind you [about them] again, because of the grace that was given to me from God, 16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. I minister as a priest the gospel of God, in order that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable [to Him], sanctified [made holy and set apart for His purpose] by the Holy Spirit. 17 In Christ Jesus, then, I have found [legitimate] reason for boasting in things related [to my service] to God. 18 For I will not [even] presume to speak of anything except what Christ has done through me [as an instrument in His hands], resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles [to the gospel], by word and deed, 19 with the power of signs and wonders, [and all of it] in the power of the Spirit. So [starting] from Jerusalem and as far away as [c]Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel [faithfully preaching the good news] of Christ [where it had not before been preached]. 20 Accordingly I set a goal to preach the gospel, not where Christ’s name was already known, so that I would not build on another man’s foundation; 21 but [instead I would act on this goal] as it is written [in Scripture],
“They who had no news of Him shall see,
And they who have not heard [of Him] shall understand.”(F)
22 This [goal—my commitment to this principle] is the reason why I have often been prevented from coming to you [in Rome]. 23 But now, with no further place for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you— 24 whenever I go [on my trip] to Spain—I hope to see you as I pass through [Rome], and to be helped on my journey there by you, after I have first enjoyed your company for a little while. 25 But for now, I am going to Jerusalem to serve the saints (Jewish believers). 26 For [Gentile believers in] [d]Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints (Jewish believers) in Jerusalem. 27 They were pleased to do it, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual things, then they are indebted to serve them also in [tangible] material things. 28 Therefore, when I have finished this [mission] and have safely given to them what has been raised, I will go on by way of you to Spain. 29 I know that when I do come to you, I will come in the abundant blessing of Christ.
30 I urge you, believers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join together with me in your prayers to God in my behalf, 31 [and pray] that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints (Jewish believers) there; 32 so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and find rest in your company. 33 May the God of peace be with you all! Amen.
Footnotes
- Romans 15:2 I.e. all those with whom we have contact.
- Romans 15:12 Jesse was the father of David the king, and Jesus (the Messiah) was a descendant of David.
- Romans 15:19 Located nearly 1,400 miles from Jerusalem, Illyricum was a Roman province of economic and strategic importance. It was a large region north of Macedonia located between the Adriatic Sea and the Danube River, and was known for its commercial seaports and gold mines. The great Roman road, Via Egnatia, started in Illyricum and ran eastward to Byzantium.
- Romans 15:26 In addition to Macedonia and Achaia some churches in Asia Minor also contributed to this offering.
Romanos 15
Almeida Revista e Corrigida 2009
Romanos 15
Almeida Revista e Corrigida 2009
Cristo dá-nos o exemplo da abnegação
15 Mas nós que somos fortes devemos suportar as fraquezas dos fracos e não agradar a nós mesmos. 2 Portanto, cada um de nós agrade ao seu próximo no que é bom para edificação. 3 Porque também Cristo não agradou a si mesmo, mas, como está escrito: Sobre mim caíram as injúrias dos que te injuriavam. 4 Porque tudo que dantes foi escrito para nosso ensino foi escrito, para que, pela paciência e consolação das Escrituras, tenhamos esperança. 5 Ora, o Deus de paciência e consolação vos conceda o mesmo sentimento uns para com os outros, segundo Cristo Jesus, 6 para que concordes, a uma boca, glorifiqueis ao Deus e Pai de nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo.
7 Portanto, recebei-vos uns aos outros, como também Cristo nos recebeu para glória de Deus. 8 Digo, pois, que Jesus Cristo foi ministro da circuncisão, por causa da verdade de Deus, para que confirmasse as promessas feitas aos pais; 9 e para que os gentios glorifiquem a Deus pela sua misericórdia, como está escrito: Portanto, eu te louvarei entre os gentios e cantarei ao teu nome. 10 E outra vez diz: Alegrai-vos, gentios, com o seu povo. 11 E outra vez: Louvai ao Senhor, todos os gentios, e celebrai-o todos os povos. 12 E outra vez diz Isaías: Uma raiz em Jessé haverá, e, naquele que se levantar para reger os gentios, os gentios esperarão. 13 Ora, o Deus de esperança vos encha de todo o gozo e paz em crença, para que abundeis em esperança pela virtude do Espírito Santo.
O apostolado e propósitos de Paulo
14 Eu próprio, meus irmãos, certo estou, a respeito de vós, que vós mesmos estais cheios de bondade, cheios de todo o conhecimento, podendo admoestar-vos uns aos outros. 15 Mas, irmãos, em parte vos escrevi mais ousadamente, como para vos trazer outra vez isto à memória, pela graça que por Deus me foi dada, 16 que eu seja ministro de Jesus Cristo entre os gentios, ministrando o evangelho de Deus, para que seja agradável a oferta dos gentios, santificada pelo Espírito Santo. 17 De sorte que tenho glória em Jesus Cristo nas coisas que pertencem a Deus. 18 Porque não ousaria dizer coisa alguma, que Cristo por mim não tenha feito, para obediência dos gentios, por palavra e por obras; 19 pelo poder dos sinais e prodígios, na virtude do Espírito de Deus; de maneira que, desde Jerusalém e arredores até ao Ilírico, tenho pregado o evangelho de Jesus Cristo. 20 E desta maneira me esforcei por anunciar o evangelho, não onde Cristo houvera sido nomeado, para não edificar sobre fundamento alheio; 21 antes, como está escrito: Aqueles a quem não foi anunciado o verão, e os que não ouviram o entenderão.
22 Pelo que também muitas vezes tenho sido impedido de ir ter convosco. 23 Mas, agora, que não tenho mais demora nestes sítios, e tendo já há muitos anos grande desejo de ir ter convosco, 24 quando partir para a Espanha, irei ter convosco; pois espero que, de passagem, vos verei e que para lá seja encaminhado por vós, depois de ter gozado um pouco da vossa companhia. 25 Mas, agora, vou a Jerusalém para ministrar aos santos. 26 Porque pareceu bem à Macedônia e à Acaia fazerem uma coleta para os pobres dentre os santos que estão em Jerusalém. 27 Isto lhes pareceu bem, como devedores que são para com eles. Porque, se os gentios foram participantes dos seus bens espirituais, devem também ministrar-lhes os temporais. 28 Assim que, concluído isto, e havendo-lhes consignado este fruto, de lá, passando por vós, irei à Espanha. 29 E bem sei que, indo ter convosco, chegarei com a plenitude da bênção do evangelho de Cristo.
30 E rogo-vos, irmãos, por nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo e pelo amor do Espírito, que combatais comigo nas vossas orações por mim a Deus, 31 para que seja livre dos rebeldes que estão na Judeia, e que esta minha administração, que em Jerusalém faço, seja bem-aceita pelos santos; 32 a fim de que, pela vontade de Deus, chegue a vós com alegria e possa recrear-me convosco. 33 E o Deus de paz seja com todos vós. Amém!
Romanos 15
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Romanos 15
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15 Nós, que somos fortes, devemos suportar as fraquezas dos fracos, e não agradar a nós mesmos. 2 Cada um de nós deve agradar ao seu próximo para o bem dele, a fim de edificá-lo. 3 Pois também Cristo não agradou a si próprio, mas, como está escrito: “Os insultos daqueles que te insultam caíram sobre mim”[a]. 4 Pois tudo o que foi escrito no passado, foi escrito para nos ensinar, de forma que, por meio da perseverança e do bom ânimo procedentes das Escrituras, mantenhamos a nossa esperança.
5 O Deus que concede perseverança e ânimo dê-lhes um espírito de unidade, segundo Cristo Jesus, 6 para que com um só coração e uma só voz vocês glorifiquem ao Deus e Pai de nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo.
7 Portanto, aceitem-se uns aos outros, da mesma forma que Cristo os aceitou, a fim de que vocês glorifiquem a Deus. 8 Pois eu lhes digo que Cristo se tornou servo dos que são da circuncisão, por amor à verdade de Deus, para confirmar as promessas feitas aos patriarcas, 9 a fim de que os gentios glorifiquem a Deus por sua misericórdia, como está escrito:
“Por isso, eu te louvarei
entre os gentios;
Cantarei louvores ao teu nome”[b].
10 E também diz:
“Cantem de alegria, ó gentios,
com o povo dele”[c].
11 E mais:
“Louvem o Senhor,
todos vocês, gentios;
cantem louvores a ele
todos os povos”[d].
12 E Isaías também diz:
“Brotará a raiz de Jessé,
aquele que se levantará
para reinar sobre os gentios;
estes colocarão nele
a sua esperança”[e].
13 Que o Deus da esperança os encha de toda alegria e paz, por sua confiança nele, para que vocês transbordem de esperança, pelo poder do Espírito Santo.
Paulo, Ministro dos Gentios
14 Meus irmãos, eu mesmo estou convencido de que vocês estão cheios de bondade e plenamente instruídos, sendo capazes de aconselhar-se uns aos outros. 15 A respeito de alguns assuntos, eu lhes escrevi com toda a franqueza, principalmente para fazê-los lembrar-se novamente deles, por causa da graça que Deus me deu, 16 de ser um ministro de Cristo Jesus para os gentios, com o dever sacerdotal de proclamar o evangelho de Deus, para que os gentios se tornem uma oferta aceitável a Deus, santificados pelo Espírito Santo.
17 Portanto, eu me glorio em Cristo Jesus, em meu serviço a Deus. 18 Não me atrevo a falar de nada, exceto daquilo que Cristo realizou por meu intermédio em palavra e em ação, a fim de levar os gentios a obedecerem a Deus, 19 pelo poder de sinais e maravilhas e por meio do poder do Espírito de Deus. Assim, desde Jerusalém e arredores, até o Ilírico[f], proclamei plenamente o evangelho de Cristo. 20 Sempre fiz questão de pregar o evangelho onde Cristo ainda não era conhecido, de forma que não estivesse edificando sobre alicerce de outro. 21 Mas antes, como está escrito:
“Hão de vê-lo aqueles que
não tinham ouvido falar dele,
e o entenderão aqueles
que não o haviam escutado”[g].
22 É por isso que muitas vezes fui impedido de chegar até vocês.
Paulo Planeja Visitar a Igreja em Roma
23 Mas agora, não havendo nestas regiões nenhum lugar em que precise trabalhar, e visto que há muitos anos anseio vê-los, 24 planejo fazê-lo quando for à Espanha. Espero visitá-los de passagem e dar-lhes a oportunidade de me ajudarem em minha viagem para lá, depois de ter desfrutado um pouco da companhia de vocês. 25 Agora, porém, estou de partida para Jerusalém, a serviço dos santos. 26 Pois a Macedônia e a Acaia tiveram a alegria de contribuir para os pobres dentre os santos de Jerusalém. 27 Tiveram prazer nisso, e de fato são devedores aos santos de Jerusalém. Pois, se os gentios participaram das bênçãos espirituais dos judeus, devem também servir aos judeus com seus bens materiais. 28 Assim, depois de completar essa tarefa e de ter a certeza de que eles receberam esse fruto, irei à Espanha e visitarei vocês de passagem. 29 Sei que, quando for visitá-los, irei na plenitude da bênção de Cristo.
30 Recomendo-lhes, irmãos, por nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo e pelo amor do Espírito, que se unam a mim em minha luta, orando a Deus em meu favor. 31 Orem para que eu esteja livre dos descrentes da Judéia e que o meu serviço em Jerusalém seja aceitável aos santos, 32 de forma que, pela vontade de Deus, eu os visite com alegria e juntamente com vocês desfrute de um período de refrigério. 33 O Deus da paz seja com todos vocês. Amém.
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