reproaches . . . reproached = revilings . . . reviled. Greek. oneidism o s , oneidizo. The insulting with opprobrious language, when used against Christ and His people. The noun occurs here; 1 Timothy 3:7 . Hebrews 10:33 ; Hebrews 11:26 ; Hebrews 13:13 . The verb here, Matthew 5:11 .Mark 15:32 .
on . App-104 . Quoted from Psalms 69:9 . App-107 .
hope = the hope. Compare Romans 12:12 . This verse Romans 15:4 is an example of Parechesis ( App-6 ), the two words of patience and hope in Hebrew (not in Greek.) having a similar sound.
Verse 1
We then = And we.
bear . See Romans 11:18 .
infirmities . Greek. asthenema. Only here.
weak . See Romans 8:3 .
not . App-105 .
please . See Romans 8:8 .
Verse 2
every = each.
his = the.
for his good . Literally unto ( App-104 .) the good.
edification . The same Greek. word as Romans 14:19 .
Verse 3
Christ . App-98 .
not . App-105 .
reproaches . . . reproached = revilings . . . reviled. Greek. oneidism o s , oneidizo. The insulting with opprobrious language, when used against Christ and His people. The noun occurs here; 1 Timothy 3:7 . Hebrews 10:33 ; Hebrews 11:26 ; Hebrews 13:13 . The verb here, Matthew 5:11 .Mark 15:32 .
on . App-104 . Quoted from Psalms 69:9 . App-107 .
Verse 4
learning = teaching, as Romans 12:7 .
that = in order that. Greek. hina .
patience = patient endurance. See Romans 2:7 .
comfort = the comfort. See Acts 4:36 .
Scriptures = the Scriptures. See Romans 1:2 .
might = may.
hope = the hope. Compare Romans 12:12 . This verse Romans 15:4 is an example of Parechesis ( App-6 ), the two words of patience and hope in Hebrew (not in Greek.) having a similar sound.
Verse 5
God . App-98 .
consolation = comfort, as Romans 15:4 .
likeminded . See Romans 12:16 .
one . . . another = among ( App-104 ) yourselves.
according to . App-104 .
Christ Jesus . See Romans 8:1 .
Verse 6
with one mind = with one accord. Twelfth and last occurance of homothumadon, See Acts 1:14 .
and = with ( App-104 .)
Father . App-98 .
Lord Jesus Christ . See Romans 5:1 .
Verse 7
receive . See Acts 17:5 .
the glory, &c . i.e. their reception of others redounds unto God's glory. Compare Ephesians 1:6 .
Verse 8
Now . The texts read "For".
Jesus . Omit.
was = has become. See Acts 1:22 .
minister . App-190 .
the . Omit.
circumcision . See Romans 2:25 ; Romans 3:30 . Compare Matthew 10:5 , Matthew 10:6 . John 12:36 .
truth . See Romans 1:25 and p. 1511.
to confirm = for (Greek. eis) the confirming of.
confirm . Greek. bebaioo. Here, Mark 16:20 . 1 Corinthians 1:6 , 1 Corinthians 1:8 ; 2 Corinthians 1:21 . Co Romans 1:2 , Romans 1:7 . Hebrews 2:3 ; Hebrews 13:9 .
made . . . fathers . Literally of the fathers. No preposition.
Verse 9
that = for. might glorify = to glorify.
mercy . See Romans 9:23 .
For this cause . Greek. dia ( App-104 .Romans 15:2; Romans 15:2 ) touto .
confess . See Romans 14:11 .
among . App-104 .
sing . Greek. psallo. Only here; 1 Corinthians 14:15 .Ephesians 5:19 . James 5:13 .
unto = to.
Thy name . See Acts 2:21 .Psalms 18:49 (Septuagint)
Verse 10
Rejoice . Greek. euphraino. See Acts 2:26 .
with . App-104 . See Deuteronomy 32:43 (Septuagint)
Verse 11
Praise . See Acts 2:47 .
LORD . App-98 .
laud, &c . = let all the peoples praise Him.
laud = highly extol. Greek. epaineo. Here, Luke 16:8 . 1 Corinthians 11:2 , 1Co 11:17 , 1 Corinthians 11:22 . See Psalms 117:1 .
people = peoples.
Verse 12
a = the.
rise . App-178 .
reign over = rule. Greek. archo. Only here and Mark 10:42 .
trust = hope. See Romans 8:24 .Isaiah 11:10 .
Verse 13
hope, hope = the hope.
fill . App-125 .
in, in . App-104 .
believing . App-150 .
that, &c . = unto ( App-104 .) your abounding.
through . App-104 .
power . App-172 .
the Holy Ghost . App-101 .
Verse 14
persuaded . See Romans 8:38 .
full . See Romans 1:29 .
goodness . Greek. agathosune. Here, Galatians 1:5 , Galatians 1:22 .Ephesians 5:9 . 2 Thessalonians 1:11 .
knowledge . App-132 .
admonish . See Acts 20:31 .
Verse 15
Nevertheless = But.
brethren . Omit.
have written = wrote.
boldly = freely.
unto = to.
in some sort = partly. Greek. apo ( App-104 .) merous.
putting . . . mind = reminding. Greek. epanamimnesko. Only here.
because of . App-104 .Romans 15:2 .
grace . App-184 .
of . App-104 .
Verse 16
That . . . be = For ( App-104 .) me to be.
the = a.
minister . See Romans 13:6 . App-190 .
Jesus Christ = Christ Jesus. App-98 .
ministering = to minister as a priest. Greek. hierourgeo. Only here.
gospel, &c . App-140 .
offering up . See Acts 21:26 .
acceptable = accepted, as Romans 15:31 .
sanctified . Greek. hagiazo. Only here in Rom.
Verse 17
glory . See Romans 3:27 .
those = the.
which pertain = pertaining to. App-104 .
Verse 18
dare . See Romans 5:7 .
speak . App-121 .
wrought . See Romans 1:27 ; Romans 7:8 .
to make . . . obedient = for ( App-104 .) obedience of (the) Gentiles.
word . App-121 .
deed = work.
Verse 19
Through mighty = By ( App-104 .) the power ( App-172 .)
signs . App-176 .
wonders . App-176 .
power . Same Greek. word as for "mighty".
the Spirit of God . Some texts read "the Holy Spirit" ( App-101 .)
from . App-104 .
unto = as far as. Illyricum. Not mentioned in Acts. It included Montenegro, Albania, Dalmatia, &c.
fully preached . Greek. pleroo , rendered "fill", "filled", in verses: Romans 15:13 , Romans 15:14 . Compare Acts 20:24 . App-125 .
gospel . See App-140 .
Verse 20
have I strived = earnestly endeavouring. Greek. philotimeomai. Only here; 2 Corinthians 5:9 . 1 Thessalonians 4:11 .
preach, &c . See Romans 1:15 . App-121 .
named = (already) named, as Revised Version.
lest . . . build = in order that I should not ( App-105 ) build.
another man's = another's ( App-124 )
Verse 21
To . . . see . Literally They shall see ( App-133 ) to whom it was not ( App-105 ) reported.
He = concerning ( App-104 ) Him.
spoken . Greek. anangello. Compare Acts 14:27 . 1 Peter 1:12 .
understand . See Romans 3:11 . From Isaiah 52:15 .
Verse 22
hindered. See Acts 24:4 .
Verse 23
no more = no longer. Greek. meketi. App-105 .
parts = regions. 2 Corinthians 11:10 . Galatians 1:1 , Galatians 1:21 .
great desire . Greek. epipothia. Only here.
these = from ( App-104 .)
Verse 24
Whensoever . App-118 .
take . . . journey = go, as Romans 15:25 .
into . App-104 .
see . App-133 .
in . . . journey . See Acts 15:4 . brought. See Acts 15:3 .
by . App-104 .
if . App-118 .
somewhat . See Romans 15:15 .
with . . . company . Literally with you. Compare Romans 1:12 .
Verse 25
go. See Romans 15:24 .
unto . App-104 .
to minister = ministering. Greek. diakoneo. App-190 .
saints . See Romans 1:7 .
Verse 26
hath pleased = pleased.
them of . Omit.
contribution . Greek. koinonia. See Acts 2:42 .
saints = of the saints.
Verse 27
if App-118 .
spiritual things . Greek. pneumatikos. See Romans 1:11 .
minister . Greek. leitourgeo. See Acts 13:2 . App-190 .
carnal things . See Romans 7:14 .
Verse 28
performed = accomplished.
will come. See Acts 4:15 (go aside).
Verse 29
I am sure . App-132 .
blessing . Greek. eulogia. First of sixteen occurances.
of the gospel . The texts omit.
Verse 30
beseech . App-134 .
for . . . sake, for . App-104 .Romans 15:1 .
love . App-135 .
Spirit . App-101 .
strive together with . Greek. sunagonizomai. Only here.
your . Omit.
prayers . App-134 .
Verse 31
do not believe = are disobedient. See Romans 2:8 .
services = ministration. See Romans 12:7 . App-190 .
accepted of = acceptable to.
Verse 32
will. App-102 .
and . . . refreshed = together with you be refreshed. Greek. sunanapauomai. Only here.
Verse 33
peace = the peace. In Romans 15:5 we have the God of the patience; in Romans 15:13 , the God of the hope; here, the God of the peace.