Romans 15:1-13 - Following Christ In Pleasing Others
This chapter is remarkable for its threefold designation of God. The God of patience and comfort, Romans 15:5; the God of hope, Romans 15:13; and the God of peace, Romans 15:33. Our character may be deficient in these things, but His fullness is there for us to draw upon. There is no stint or lack for those to whom He says, "Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine."
We must always be on the lookout for the weak, the heavy-laden, and the downcast. Let us help them with their burdens, anxieties, fears, and questionings-imparting to them something of our cheery hope. Never pleasing ourselves; merciful to others; though merciless in the standard and criticism we apply to our own conduct; comforting ourselves with the Word of God, that we may be able to impart these divine consolations to others. Where such conditions are realized, life becomes a dream of heaven actualized in flesh and blood. But we must fulfill the injunctions of Romans 15:9-13, rejoicing in praise and abounding in hope. The outlook on the earth-side may be dark and depressing, but uncurtain your windows toward God-see, the land is light. [source]
Chapter Summary: Romans 15
1The strong must bear with the weak 2We must not please ourselves; 3for Christ did not so; 7but receive one another, as Christ did us all; 8both Jews and Gentiles; 15Paul excuses his writing; 28and promises to see them; 30and requests their prayers
Greek Commentary for Romans 15:10
Rejoice, ye Gentiles [ευπραντητε] First aorist passive imperative of ευπραινω euphrainō old word from ευ eu well and πρην phrēn mind. See note on Luke 15:32. Quotation from Deuteronomy 32:43 (lxx). [source]
Greek Commentary for Romans 15:10
First aorist passive imperative of ευπραινω euphrainō old word from ευ eu well and πρην phrēn mind. See note on Luke 15:32. Quotation from Deuteronomy 32:43 (lxx). [source]
Frequently in the New Testament of merry-making. Luke 12:19; Luke 15:23, Luke 15:24. See on fared sumptuously, Luke 16:19. [source]