Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Greek Scripture. He now seeks to pull together all he has been saying in this prayer for unity in the fellowship of believers in Rome. Romans 15:5 mentions CJ, but Romans is written by Paul: an apostle of JC, who notes JC is the only foundation laid to build on, and peace with God is "through J-->C"(not C-->J). p. 709). Romans 15:5 Context. Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God. N.T. Consolation. Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible. What does this verse really mean? In some ways of course, this is very true; the meaning of the arrival of the Messiah has changed and evolved over the years, and yet, the insight that Christ’s birth has some important personal meaning for Christians has taken predominance in Christian theology. Romans 15:5 Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus: "Now the God of patience"-God doesn"t ask of us, what He Himself isn"t already doing. We are born with a sin nature, because we are of the ancestry of Adam, and it was because of his one transgression, that death entered the world, and passed on to all humanity. Romans 15:7 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Romans 15:7, NIV: "Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God." 2, 6, 8, However, the criterion of unity among diversity is Christ Jesus. The rule or pattern, according to which this is desired, is next expressed. "Commentary on Romans 15:5". 0 comments. BibliographyCoke, Thomas. Romans 15:6-12 Exhorteth to receive one the other, as Christ did. Nowthe God of patience and consolation grant you to be like-minded one toward another, according to Christ Jesus. Romans 11:33-36 is a very special doxology which closed the great doctrinal section of this epistle; and this one seems to have been prompted by Paul's reflections upon the patience and comfort afforded the children of God through the study of the sacred scriptures, making God, therefore, to be the God "of patience and of comfort." They do not happen automatically. Either Christ is conceived as the regulative ideal of the frame of mind, according to which each is to adjust himself for his part in the common τὸ αὐτὸ φρονεῖν; or: according to the will of Christ (comp. BibliographyCoffman, James Burton. When all are inwardly consoled from above, the way is paved for communion of hearts, all together aspiring vehemently after the same supreme good. Observe here, 1. 1871-8. There are among them babes, young men, and fathers, and they are of the same mind about Divine things, just as far as they are respectively taught by the Spirit. With these two lessons firmly planted in their hearts they could then have hope. Romans 15:5 Context. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain.Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. He was not serving the law of sin with his mind. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. "Commentary on Romans 15:5". Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. The result would be unity in the church. She sees that same dog everywhere! ἰ.] He didn’t make it easy for himself by avoiding people’s troubles, but waded right in and helped out. conformably to Christ. But these two meanings the phrase cannot have in the same place. In 15:33 & 16:20 Paul describes Him as “the God of peace.” He gives peace to His people. 1685. We cannot see the air we breathe, but we believe it keeps us alive. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/geb/romans-15.html. God is so called from what he produces; the same thing has been before very fitly ascribed to the Scriptures, but in a different sense: God alone is doubtless the author of patience and of consolation; for he conveys both to our hearts by his Spirit: yet he employs his word as the instrument; for he first teaches us what is true consolation, and what is true patience; and then he instills and plants this doctrine in our hearts. 1832. The God of patience and consolation grant you to be like-minded one towards another. Christians should labor to effect union of belief in all matters, because it is their duty to endeavor to know whatever God has revealed, and not merely for the purpose of union of sentiment, in order to walk together in church fellowship. It is also true that if we look to the New Testament, we do not always find perfect agreement in sentiment among the brethren. Romans 15:5 Translation & Meaning. Romans 15:5 "Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:" It is very important that we Christians be in one accord. (Romans 7:25.) God is the author, as of patience and consolation, so of peace and concord: the grace of unity and charity is his gift; he maketh men of one mind and of one heart, and for this he should be inquired of by his saints and people to do it for them. Romans 15:5. θεὸς τὴς ὑπομονῆς καὶ παρακλήσεως, The God of patience and consolation) So, the God of hope, Romans 15:13, the God of peace, Romans 15:33. Ïοῦν, ÎÎµá½¸Ï Ïá½´Ï á½Ïομονá¿Ï καὶ ÏαÏακλήÏεÏÏ, the God of glory, the God of order, the God of the living, the God of heaven, ), one with another according to Christ Jesus: that ye may with one accord with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bcc/romans-15.html. Never miss a post. Patience is essential to a Christian, and so is consolation; but neither in himself nor from any other source, but from God, has he these graces. Romans 14:5-6.And with respect to days, one man esteemeth one day above another — Thinks that the new moons and Jewish festivals are holier than other days, and ought still to be observed. There is then no reason for any to boast that he will give glory to God after his own manner; for the unity of his servants is so much esteemed by God, that he will not have his glory sounded forth amidst discords and contentions. Romans 15:5 Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, Romans 15:5. by Grant | Oct 6, 2014 | Romans | 0 comments. On the form δῷη, instead of the older Attic δοίη, see Lobeck, ad Phryn. Note the God transition in Romans 15: God of patience --> God of hope --> God of peace. "Commentary on Romans 15:5". 1870. Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament. specifies the source of the ἐν ἑνὶ στ., and is to be closely joined with it: unanimously with one mouth, not: unanimously, with one mouth. Of course, he is also the God of hope, and the apostle threw in another doxology a little later (Romans 15:13), hailing him so. according to Christ Jesus; according to the doctrine of Christ, which teaches, directs, and engages, as to sameness of judgment and practice, so to mutual love and affection; and according to the new commandment of Christ, which obliges to love one another; and according to the example of Christ, who is the great pattern of patience and forbearance, of meekness and humility, of condescension and goodness, and of equal love and affection to all his members. On the difference between Christ Jesus and Jesus Christ, see at Romans 1:1. Luther says: — "Scriptura quidem docet, sed gratia donat, quod illa docet." Romans 5:15, KJV: "But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. Romans 15:5 Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus: "Now the God of patience"-God doesn"t ask of us, what He Himself isn"t already doing. God is the great pattern and exemplar of patience; he is patient himself, and bears much and long with the children of men; with wicked men, whose patient forbearance and longsuffering being despised by them, will be an aggravation of their damnation; but his longsuffering towards his elect issues in their salvation: he waits to be gracious to them before conversion, and after it bears with their infirmities, heals their backslidings, forgives their iniquities, patiently hears their cues, requests, and complaints, relieves and supports them, and carries them even to hoary hairs; and is in all a pattern to be imitated by his people. BibliographyBengel, Johann Albrecht. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/wen/romans-15.html. ... Romans 7:6. It is not mere unanimity which the apostle seeks for them; for unanimity may be in evil, which is to be deprecated. Used by Permission. See Raphelius, and Galatians 4:28, 1 Peter 1:15, Ephesians 4:24. Titles from the thing, which is treated of. Our Price: $20.99 Save: $12.00 (36%) Buy Now . 1765. 1. BibliographyTorrey, R. A. "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". "Commentary on Romans 15:5". 1999. Romans 5:15, ESV: "But the free gift is not like the trespass. Thus if we lack hope, the first place we should look for it is God, who is the source of true hope. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/dcc/romans-15.html. 1835. 1897-1910. The thought passes rapidly from the scriptures to the one Author of the truth they contain, of the power of endurance, and of encouragement; and from the particular instance of unity to the general principle, and from the special end of service of the brethren to the all-inclusive end of the glory of GOD. Psalms 17:4-6; Psalms 30 [31]:5; 41 [42]:8; 61 [62]:7. τὸ αὐτὸ φρονεῖν. See note on 2 Corinthians 1:3 for this idea; Romans 15:13 for “the God of hope”; Romans 15:33 for “the God of peace.”, Copyright StatementThe Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament. According to Christ Jesus; i.e. . We are born with a sin nature, because we are of the ancestry of Adam, and it was because of his one transgression, that death entered the world, and passed on to all humanity. Although, therefore, the thing is desirable, it is not always to be expected, and much less is it to be made a term of communion. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. Now, in Romans 15:5, Paul uses the conjunction de to mark a transition from a discussion in Romans 15:1-4, which instructs the strong to imitate Christ’s self-denial and self-sacrifice when conducting themselves in the presence of the weak to a discussion in Romans 15:5-12 regarding unity between and Jew and Gentile. He who is wholly self-dedicated to Christ, and who in the strength of that self-dedication is able to endure persecution, will also have a close bond of union with all who set before themselves the same object. Romans 15:5. According to Christ Jesus - According to the example and spirit of Christ; his was a spirit of peace. Grant you to be like minded , [ to (Greek #3588) auto (Greek #846) fronein (Greek #5426)] - 'of the same mind,'. Version. BibliographyIce, Rhoderick D. "Commentary on Romans 15:5". According to Jesus Christ, i.e. The sum of his prayer is, — that he would bring their minds to real unanimity, and make them united among themselves: he also shows at the same time what is the bond of unity, for he wished them to agree together according to Christ Jesus Miserable indeed is the union which is unconnected with God, and that is unconnected with him, which alienates us from his truth. Now the God of patience - The God who is “himself” long-suffering, who bears patiently with the errors and faults of his children, and who can “give” patience, may he give you of his Spirit, that you may bear patiently the infirmities and errors of each other. . Adam sinned, and where there is sin there is death. 2 Corinthians 5:18 to 2 Corinthians 6:3 f. This combination and order are confined to S. Paul (throughout) and Acts (? When we doubt our faith, we lose confidence in things we cannot see. He thus returns to the principal idea of the passage, which he had left for an instant to speak of the Scriptures. ‘May God, who is the author of patience and consolation, grant,' etc. Romans 15:5-6 NIV May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Red Letter. One may play poker according to Hoyle, build automobiles according to Ford, play chess according to Fisher; but he must live unto God according to Jesus Christ. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. Romans 5:15(NASB) Verse Thoughts. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/hmc/romans-15.html. Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible. . Copyright � Broadman Press 1932,33, Renewal 1960. BibliographyClarke, Adam. BibliographyWhedon, Daniel. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tsk/romans-15.html. 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