Here we are now in chapter 15 of our review of Romans and our comparison of the KJV, ESV and the new Mirror Study Bible and how their translators changed their language from the old Kings English of the King James to our every day common language. We shall continue to do so for the rest of our time together as i think that this will please the LORD, to do so. For He speaks to me in the language of the Bible that I am reading at the time by giving me passages as quotes or portions of the same. The area of 15 that we are about to enter has the following two headings in my study Bibles, the first is titled "Self-denial on Behalf of Other," the other states this, "The Example of Christ."
Romans 15:1-6 "We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written [in Psalm 69:9], "'The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.'" For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." (KJV)
Romans 15:1-6 "We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written [in Psalm 69:9], "'The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.'" For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." (ESV)
Romans 15:1-6 "We who are strong in faith are obliged to lift up those who are weak, to seek their advantage and not that of our own. We are to please others and consider their good and benefit. For Christ was not in it for himself, but for us. It is written about him [in Psalm 69:9], that he took the full blow of the reproach and insults directed at us. Whatever was written about him includes and represents us. We take instruction and encouragement from his patience, while Scripture is our close companion to remind us of our true spiritual identity. We anticipate the future with delight. GOD's patience and reflection of who we are transmits in us of like-mindedness towards one another according to this pattern of Christ en Jesus. The opinion of GOD, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, speaks one global language in us inspired by the same passion." (The Mirror)
Romans 15:7-13 "Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written [in 2Samuel 22:50, Psalm 18:49], "For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name." And again he saith [in Deuteronomy 32:43], "Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people." And again [in Psalm 117:1], "Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people." And again, Esaias saith [in 11:10], "There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust." Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost." (KJV)
Romans 15:7-13 "Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Rom 15:8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written [in 2Samuel 22:50, Psalm 18:49], "Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name." And again it is said [in Deuteronomy 32:43], "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people." And again [in Psalm 117:1], "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples extol him." And again Isaiah says [in 11:10], "The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope." May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." (ESV)
Romans 15:7-13 "This gives us all the more reason to embrace one another in friendship with the same warmth wherewith Christ embraces us into the welcome of GOD. I am convinced that the ministry of Jesus Christ is confirmation to the circumcised Jews of this truth of GOD's promises to their fathers. So also will the Gentile nations glorify GOD for his mercy towards them. David prophesied the resonance and echo of praise in the Gentile nations who would discover their true identity in his name. (look at Psalm 22:27) Again Scripture reveals in Deuteronomy 32:43 that the Gentiles will join in celebration as they too are co-revealed as his people. (Look at the text of Deuteronomy 32) Yet again in Psalm 117:1 the Gentiles are exhorted to give GOD praise and to join in the global applause of all the peoples of the earth. The Prophet Isaiah sees the root of Jesse who shall rise out of the ground where it was cut off, to reign over the Gentiles; he will win their trust. (in Isaiah 11:1, 10) GOD who is the engineer of expectation fills you to the brim with tranquil delight. The dynamic of the Holy Spirit causes faith to exceed any possible hesitation that is the hope in you." (The Mirror)
Next time we shall dig just a bit farther, the LORD willing.
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