Bible Chapter Summary
Romans 15 Summary
The Strong Bear the Weak, Unity in Christ
Paul exhorts the strong to bear infirmities of the weak rather than please themselves, following Christ's example of not pleasing Himself. Old Testament scriptures were written for believers' learning, providing patience and comfort so that through faith they might have hope. Believers are commanded to be likeminded and glorify God with one mouth. Paul describes his calling to minister Christ to the Gentiles to confirm God's promises to the fathers, that Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy. Paul declares he has fully preached the gospel from Jerusalem to Illyricum and now goes to Jerusalem to minister to saints with a contribution from Macedonia and Achaia, desiring to visit Rome en route to Spain.
Key themes
Key verses
Romans 15:1
“We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”
Romans 15:5
“Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:”
Romans 15:16
“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.”
Romans 15:23
“But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;”
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