Romans 15:7

Translations

Modern

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God.

Traditional

Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.

Literal

Therefore receive one another as Christ also received you, to the glory of God.

Latin

Propter quod suscipite invicem, sicut et Christus suscepit vos in honorem Dei.

Original

Greek

English

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God.

Notes

Romans 15:7

accept one another: This means more than just tolerating one another. We should welcome other Christians, with all their flaws and sins, into our community and treat them as family (see study note on 12:10). Christ has done that very thing for us (5:8–11).

Romans 14:1–15:7

Paul addresses a specific issue causing conflict in the church at Rome. The church encountered a dispute between those weak in faith and those strong in faith about certain practices (see 15:1).

Throughout this section, Paul urges Christians to show patience and tolerance toward one another and their practices. He is convinced that people on both sides are genuine believers. He also believes that the issues they are arguing about are not essential to the Christian faith.

Romans 12:1–15:13

This section of Romans explains the moral and ethical demands of the gospel. God’s gift of salvation in Christ calls for a response from believers.

God not only forgives sin. He also wants to transform how people live.

Much of what Paul teaches here about the moral duties of believers also appears in his other letters. However, Paul also addresses issues that were especially important for the church in Rome. One key issue was the disagreement between people who were weak in faith and people who were strong in faith(14:1–15:13).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Tolerance

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Matthew 10:40
He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.
John 13:34
A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.
Romans 14:1–3
Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.
Mark 9:37
“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes not only Me, but the One who sent Me.”
Romans 5:2
…through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
Luke 9:48
And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”
Ephesians 1:6–8
…to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.
Luke 15:2
So the Pharisees and scribes began to grumble: “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”
2 Thessalonians 1:10–12
…on the day He comes to be glorified in His saints and regarded with wonder by all who have believed, including you who have believed our testimony.
Ephesians 1:18
I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,
Matthew 11:28–30
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Ephesians 1:12
…in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Haggai, Book of Letter to the Romans Praise

Topics

Acceptance Accepting Others Church Membership Cliques Community Example: Christ, Our Fellowship of the Righteous Jesus, the Christ: Example, An Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Righteousness: Fruits of Welcome Welcoming

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