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NASB | 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, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 15:5 Now may the God who gives endurance and who supplies encouragement grant that you be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, |
Subject: Perseverance and the word given here? |
Bible Note: Greetings Tim! Your comments are very helpful! The ESV states: "May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus" which is perhaps a little closer than the NIV in equivalency. Here are a few observations of mine: The NKJV says "God of patience and comfort" in Romans 15:5, repeating both 'patience and comfort' from the previous verse, Romans 15:4, when the same virtues are applied to Scripture. The MacArthur Study Bible has the following note: "15:5 to be like-minded toward one another. Paul urges the strong and the weak (see notes on 14:1-12), despite their differing views on these non-essential issues, to pursue loving, spiritual harmony in regard to matters on which the Bible is silent." (1) Perhaps thoughtful consideration of other people's views finds expression here. I don't believe that this verse necessarily supports the 'agree to disagree' notion, particularly among believers, but that believers should have patience with those who are perhaps 'weaker.' Your Hoosier bro in Christ, Makarios (1) pg. 1721, The MacArthur Study Bible, copyright 1997 Word Publishing |