Romans
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1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of
the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2
Let every one of us please his
neighbour for his good to edification. 3 For even Christ
pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that
reproached thee fell on me. 4 For whatsoever things were written
aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of
the scriptures might have hope.
5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be
likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: 6 That ye may
with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received
us to the glory of God. 8 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister
of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made
unto the fathers: 9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his
mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the
Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. 10 And again he
saith, Rejoice, ye
Gentiles, with his people. 11 And again, Praise the Lord, all ye
Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people. 12 And again, Esaias
saith,
There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the
Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.
13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in
believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that
ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish
one another. 15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly
unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is
given to me of God, 16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ
to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the
Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus
Christ in those things which pertain to God. 18 For I will not dare to
speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the
Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, 19 Through mighty signs and
wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round
about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. 20 Yea,
so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I
should build upon another mans foundation: 21 But as it is written,
To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall
understand.
22 For which cause also I have been much hindered from
coming to you. 23 But now having no more place in these parts, and
having a great desire these many years to come unto you; 24 Whensoever
I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my
journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat
filled with your company. 25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to
minister unto the saints. 26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and
Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at
Jerusalem. 27 It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are.
For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their
duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things. 28 When therefore
I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you
into Spain. 29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come
in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.
30 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christs
sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your
prayers to God for me; 31 That I may be delivered from them that do
not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may
be accepted of the saints; 32 That I may come unto you with joy by the
will of God, and may with you be refreshed. 33 Now the God of peace be
with you all. Amen.
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