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Romans 15:1
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Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength,(a) and not to please ourselves.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (a) - Romans 14:1; Galatians 6:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:14;
Romans 15:2
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Each one of us must please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.(b)
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (b) - 1 Corinthians 9:22; 1 Corinthians 10:24; 1 Corinthians 10:33; 2 Corinthians 13:9;
Romans 15:3
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For even the Messiah did not please Himself.(c) On the contrary, as it is written, The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me. (d)[a]
Footnotes:  [a] - Ps 69:9;
Cross References:  (c) - 2 Corinthians 8:9; (d) - Psalm 69:9;
Romans 15:4
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For whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction,(e) so that we may have hope through endurance and through the encouragement from the Scriptures.
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Cross References:  (e) - Romans 4:23; 2 Timothy 3:16;
Romans 15:5
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Now may the God who gives[b] endurance and encouragement(f) allow you to live in harmony with one another,(g) according to the command of Christ Jesus,
Footnotes:  [b] - Lit God of;
Cross References:  (f) - 2 Corinthians 1:3; (g) - Romans 12:16;
Romans 15:6
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so that you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ(h) with a united mind and voice.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (h) - Revelation 1:6;
Romans 15:7
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Therefore accept one another,(i) just as the Messiah also accepted you, to the glory of God.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (i) - Romans 14:1;
Romans 15:8
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For I say that the Messiah became a servant of the circumcised[c] on behalf of God's truth,(j) to confirm the promises to the fathers,(k)
Footnotes:  [c] - The Jews;
Cross References:  (j) - Matthew 15:24; Acts 3:26; (k) - Romans 4:16; 2 Corinthians 1:20;
Romans 15:9
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and so that Gentiles(l) may glorify God for His mercy.(m) As it is written: Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles, and I will sing psalms to Your name. (n)[d]
Footnotes:  [d] - 2Sm 22:50; Ps 18:49;
Cross References:  (l) - Romans 3:29; Romans 11:30; (m) - Matthew 9:8; (n) - 2 Samuel 22:50; Psalm 18:49;
Romans 15:10
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Again it says: Rejoice, you Gentiles, with His people! (o)[e]
Footnotes:  [e] - Dt 32:43;
Cross References:  (o) - Deuteronomy 32:43;
Romans 15:11
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And again: Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; all the peoples should praise Him! (p)[f]
Footnotes:  [f] - Ps 117:1;
Cross References:  (p) - Psalm 117:1;
Romans 15:12
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And again, Isaiah says: The root of Jesse (q) will appear, the One who rises to rule the Gentiles; the Gentiles will hope in Him. (r)[g]
Footnotes:  [g] - Is 11:10;
Cross References:  (q) - Revelation 5:5; Revelation 22:16; (r) - Isaiah 11:10; Matthew 12:21;
Romans 15:13
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Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him(s) so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.(t)
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Cross References:  (s) - Romans 14:17; (t) - 1 Corinthians 2:4; 1 Thessalonians 1:5;
Romans 15:14
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My brothers, I myself am convinced about you that you also are full of goodness,(u) filled with all knowledge,(v) and able to instruct one another.
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Cross References:  (u) - Ephesians 5:9; 2 Thessalonians 1:11; (v) - 1 Corinthians 1:5; 1 Corinthians 8:1; 1 Corinthians 8:7; 1 Corinthians 8:10; 1 Corinthians 12:8; 1 Corinthians 13:2;
Romans 15:15
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Nevertheless, I have written to remind you more boldly on some points[h] because of the grace given me by God(w)
Footnotes:  [h] - Other mss add brothers;
Cross References:  (w) - Romans 12:3;
Romans 15:16
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to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles,(x) serving as a priest of God's good news.(y) My purpose is that the offering of the Gentiles may be acceptable,(z) sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
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Cross References:  (x) - Acts 9:15; Romans 11:13; (y) - Romans 1:1; (z) - Romans 12:1; Ephesians 5:2; Philippians 2:17;
Romans 15:17
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Therefore I have reason to boast in Christ Jesus(aa) regarding what pertains to God.(ab)
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Cross References:  (aa) - Philippians 3:3; (ab) - Hebrews 2:17; Hebrews 5:1;
Romans 15:18
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For I would not dare say anything except what Christ has accomplished through me(ac) to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed,
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Cross References:  (ac) - Acts 15:12; Acts 21:19; Romans 1:5; 2 Corinthians 3:5;
Romans 15:19
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by the power of miraculous signs and wonders,(ad) and by the power of God's Spirit. As a result, I have fully proclaimed the good news about the Messiah from Jerusalem(ae) all the way around to Illyricum.[i](af)
Footnotes:  [i] - A Roman province northwest of Greece on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea;
Cross References:  (ad) - John 4:48; (ae) - Acts 22:17:21; (af) - Acts 20:1;
Romans 15:20
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My aim is to evangelize where Christ has not been named,(ag) so that I will not build on someone else's foundation,(ah)
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Cross References:  (ag) - Romans 1:15; Romans 10:15; (ah) - 1 Corinthians 3:10; 2 Corinthians 10:15:16;
Romans 15:21
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but, as it is written: Those who were not told about Him will see, and those who have not heard will understand. (ai)[j]
Footnotes:  [j] - Is 52:15;
Cross References:  (ai) - Isaiah 52:15;
Romans 15:22
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That is why I have been prevented many times from coming to you.(aj)
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Cross References:  (aj) - Romans 1:13; 1 Thessalonians 2:18;
Romans 15:23
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But now I no longer have any work to do in these provinces,[k] and I have strongly desired for many years to come to you(ak)
Footnotes:  [k] - Lit now, having no longer a place in these parts;
Cross References:  (ak) - Acts 19:21; Romans 1:10;
Romans 15:24
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whenever I travel to Spain.[l] For I hope to see you when I pass through, and to be assisted by you for my journey there,(al) once I have first enjoyed your company(am) for a while.
Footnotes:  [l] - Other mss add I will come to you.;
Cross References:  (al) - Acts 15:3; (am) - Romans 1:12;
Romans 15:25
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Right now I am traveling to Jerusalem(an) to serve the saints,(ao)
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Cross References:  (an) - Acts 19:21; (ao) - Acts 24:17;
Romans 15:26
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for Macedonia(ap) and Achaia[m](aq) were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
Footnotes:  [m] - The churches of these provinces;
Cross References:  (ap) - Acts 16:9; 1 Corinthians 16:5; 2 Corinthians 1:16; 2 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Corinthians 7:5; 2 Corinthians 8:1; 2 Corinthians 9:2; 2 Corinthians 9:4; 2 Corinthians 11:9; Philippians 4:15; 1 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 4:10; 1 Timothy 1:3; (aq) - Acts 18:12; Acts 19:21;
Romans 15:27
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Yes, they were pleased, and indeed are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual benefits,(ar) then they are obligated to minister to Jews in material needs.
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Cross References:  (ar) - 1 Corinthians 9:11;
Romans 15:28
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So when I have finished this and safely delivered the funds[n] to them,(as) I will visit you on the way to Spain.
Footnotes:  [n] - Lit delivered this fruit;
Cross References:  (as) - John 3:33;
Romans 15:29
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I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing[o] of Christ.
Footnotes:  [o] - Other mss add of the gospel;
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Romans 15:30
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Now I appeal to you, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit,(at) to join with me in fervent prayers to God on my behalf.(au)
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (at) - Galatians 5:22; Colossians 1:8; (au) - 2 Corinthians 1:11; Colossians 4:12;
Romans 15:31
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Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea,(av) that the gift I am bringing to[p] Jerusalem(aw) may be acceptable to the saints,(ax)
Footnotes:  [p] - Lit that my service for;
Cross References:  (av) - 2 Corinthians 1:10; 2 Thessalonians 3:2; 2 Timothy 3:11; 2 Timothy 4:17; (aw) - 2 Corinthians 8:4; 2 Corinthians 9:1; (ax) - Acts 9:13; Romans 15:15;
Romans 15:32
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and that, by God's will,(ay) I may come to you with joy(az) and be refreshed together with you.
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Cross References:  (ay) - Acts 18:21; Romans 1:10; (az) - Romans 15:23;
Romans 15:33
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The God of peace be with all of you.(ba) Amen.
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Cross References:  (ba) - Romans 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Philippians 4:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Thessalonians 3:16; Hebrews 13:20;
Romans 16:1
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I commend to you(a) our sister Phoebe, who is a servant[a] of the church in Cenchreae.(b)
Footnotes:  [a] - Others interpret this term in a technical sense: deacon, or deaconess, or minister, or courier;
Cross References:  (a) - 2 Corinthians 3:1; (b) - Acts 18:18;
Romans 16:2
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So you should welcome her in the Lord(c) in a manner worthy of the saints and assist her in whatever matter she may require your help. For indeed she has been a benefactor of many—and of me also.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (c) - Philippians 2:29;
Romans 16:3
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Give my greetings to Prisca[b] and Aquila,(d) my coworkers in(e) Christ Jesus,(f)
Footnotes:  [b] - Traditionally, Priscilla, as in Ac 18:2,18,26;
Cross References:  (d) - Acts 18:2; (e) - Romans 8:11; 2 Corinthians 5:17; 2 Corinthians 12:2; Galatians 1:22; (f) - Romans 8:1;
Romans 16:4
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4who risked their own necks for my life. Not only do I thank them, but so do all the Gentile churches.
Romans 16:5
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Greet also the church that meets in their home.(g) Greet my dear friend Epaenetus, who is the first convert[c](h) to Christ from Asia.[d](i)
Footnotes:  [c] - Lit the firstfruits; [d] - Other mss read Achaia;
Cross References:  (g) - 1 Corinthians 16:19; Colossians 4:15; Philemon 1:2; (h) - 1 Corinthians 16:15; (i) - Acts 16:6;
Romans 16:6
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Greet Mary,[e] who has worked very hard for you.[f]
Footnotes:  [e] - Or Maria; [f] - Other mss read us;
Cross References:  
Romans 16:7
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Greet Andronicus and Junia,[g] my fellow countrymen(j) and fellow prisoners.(k) They are noteworthy in the eyes of the apostles,[h][i] and they were also in Christ before me.
Footnotes:  [g] - Either a feminine name or “Junias,” a masculine name; [h] - Or are outstanding among; [i] - “The apostles” is not always a technical term referring to the 12; cp. 2Co 8:23; Php 2:25 where this word is translated as “messenger.”;
Cross References:  (j) - Romans 9:3; Romans 16:21; (k) - Colossians 4:10; Philemon 1:23;
Romans 16:8
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Greet Ampliatus, my dear friend in the Lord.
Romans 16:9
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Greet Urbanus, our coworker in Christ, and my dear friend Stachys.
Romans 16:10
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Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.(l)
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Cross References:  (l) - 1 Corinthians 1:11;
Romans 16:11
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Greet Herodion, my fellow countryman. Greet those who belong to the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.
Romans 16:12
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Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who have worked hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, who has worked very hard in the Lord.
Romans 16:13
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Greet Rufus,(m) chosen in the Lord; also his mother—and mine.
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Cross References:  (m) - Mark 15:21;
Romans 16:14
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Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them.
Romans 16:15
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Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them.(n)
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Cross References:  (n) - Romans 16:2;
Romans 16:16
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Greet one another with a holy kiss.(o) All the churches of Christ send you greetings.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (o) - 1 Corinthians 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:26; 1 Peter 5:14;
Romans 16:17
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Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause dissensions and obstacles contrary to the doctrine you have learned.(p) Avoid them,(q)
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (p) - 1 Timothy 1:3; 1 Timothy 6:3; (q) - Matthew 7:15; Galatians 1:8:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:6; 2 Thessalonians 3:14; Titus 3:10; 2 John 1:10;
Romans 16:18
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for such people do not serve our Lord Christ(r) but their own appetites.[j](s) They deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting with smooth talk and flattering words.(t)
Footnotes:  [j] - Lit belly;
Cross References:  (r) - Romans 14:18; (s) - Philippians 3:19; (t) - Colossians 2:4; 2 Peter 2:3;
Romans 16:19
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The report of your obedience has reached everyone.(u) Therefore I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good, yet innocent about what is evil.(v)
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (u) - Romans 1:8; (v) - Jeremiah 4:22; Matthew 10:16; 1 Corinthians 14:20;
Romans 16:20
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The God of peace(w) will soon crush Satan(x) under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.(y)
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (w) - Romans 15:33; (x) - Matthew 4:10; (y) - 1 Corinthians 16:23; 2 Corinthians 13:13; Galatians 6:18; Philippians 4:23; 1 Thessalonians 5:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:18; Revelation 22:21;
Romans 16:21
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Timothy,(z) my coworker, and Lucius,(aa) Jason,(ab) and Sosipater,(ac) my fellow countrymen, greet you.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (z) - Acts 16:1; (aa) - Acts 13:1; (ab) - Acts 17:5; (ac) - Acts 20:4;
Romans 16:22
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I Tertius, who wrote this letter,(ad) greet you in the Lord.[k]
Footnotes:  [k] - Or letter in the Lord, greet you;
Cross References:  (ad) - 1 Corinthians 16:21; Galatians 6:11; Colossians 4:18; 2 Thessalonians 3:17; Philemon 1:19;
Romans 16:23
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Gaius,(ae) who is host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Erastus,(af) the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus greet you.
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (ae) - Acts 20:4; 1 Corinthians 1:14; (af) - Acts 19:22;
Romans 16:24
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[The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.][l]
Footnotes:  [l] - Other mss omit bracketed text; cp. v. 20;
Cross References:  
Romans 16:25
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Now to Him who has power to strengthen you(ag) according to my gospel and the proclamation about Jesus Christ,(ah) according to the revelation of the mystery kept silent(ai) for long ages(aj)
Footnotes:  
Cross References:  (ag) - Ephesians 3:20; Jude 1:24; (ah) - Romans 2:16; (ai) - Matthew 13:35; Romans 11:25; 1 Corinthians 2:1; 1 Corinthians 2:7; 1 Corinthians 4:1; Ephesians 1:9; Ephesians 3:3; Ephesians 3:9; Ephesians 6:19; Colossians 1:26; Colossians 2:2; Colossians 4:3; 1 Timothy 3:16; (aj) - 2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 1:2;
Romans 16:26
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but now revealed and made known through the prophetic Scriptures,(ak) according to the command of the eternal God to advance the obedience of faith[m](al) among all nations—
Footnotes:  [m] - Or the obedience that is faith, or the faithful obedience, or the obedience that comes from faith; Rm 1:5;
Cross References:  (ak) - Romans 1:2; (al) - Romans 1:5;
Romans 16:27
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to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ—to Him be the glory forever![n](am) Amen.
Footnotes:  [n] - Other mss have these vv. at the end of chap 14 or 15.;
Cross References:  (am) - Romans 11:36;
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