But now no longer having a place in these parts, and having a longing these many years to come to you, Truth to Learn Paul followed his desires, except when God changed his plan. Behind the Words The word “now” is translated from the Greek word nuni. This word...
Romans 15:22 – Submitted and Committed
Because of this I also was repeatedly hindered from coming to you. Truth to Learn Doing God’s will often means not doing what we want to do. Behind the Words “Because of this” is from the Greek word dio. This is made up of a form of dia, meaning...
Romans 15:21 – Evangelistic Tenacity
but as it is written: "Those to whom He was not announced will see; and those who have not heard will understand." Truth to Learn Isaiah prophesied about Gentiles believing in the Messiah. Behind the Words “Announced” is from anangellō, which is made up of ana, indicating repetition or...
Romans 15:20 – Singular Ambition
And so I am eager to preach the gospel, where Christ was not named, lest I should build on another man's foundation, Truth to Learn All Christians are called and gifted to build the body of Christ. Behind the Words The expression “I am eager” is translated from the...
Romans 15:19 – Submissive Service
in mighty signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit of God, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum. Truth to Learn We need to submissively serve God wherever He leads us. Behind the Words The word translated “signs”...
Romans 15:18 – Give Him Credit
For I will not dare to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me, in word and deed, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles. Truth to Learn God gets all the credit for what is accomplished through us. Behind the Words The word “dare” is translated...
Romans 15:17 – All God’s Doing
Therefore I have reason to boast in Christ Jesus in the things pertaining to God. Truth to Learn We should take no credit for our abilities or for what we accomplish; we should give God all the credit. Behind the Words “Boast” is translated from the Greek word kauchēsis,...
Romans 15:16 – Ministerial Calling
that I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be well received, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn Christians are called to a ministry of proclaiming the gospel message to everyone. Behind...
Romans 15:15 – Always Growing
Nevertheless, brothers, I wrote more boldly to you on some points, as reminding you, because of the grace given to me by God, Truth to Learn We should always be learning and becoming more Christ-like. Behind the Words “More boldly” is a translation of the Greek word tolmēroteron, which...
Romans 15:14 – Christ-like Living
Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brothers, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. Truth to Learn Mature Christians behave in a Christ-like manner. Behind the Words The word translated “confident” is the Greek verb peithō, which...