Romans 15 - NCB & NRSV

Each of us must consider his neighbor’s good for the purpose of… Romans 15:2

Each of us must consider his neighbor’s good for the purpose of building him up. Romans 15:2	Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. selfishness encouragement neighbor
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that by perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we may continue to have hope. Romans 15:4	For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. Word of God encouragement hope

May the God of perseverance and encouragement grant that you may live in harmony with one another, following in the example of Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5	May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus. community encouragement patience
Therefore, accept one another for the glory of God, just as Christ has accepted you. Romans 15:7	Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Jesus worship neighbor
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may grow rich in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13	May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. faith Spirit hope
In that way, I can come to you in joy, if God so wills, and be refreshed together with you. Romans 15:32	So that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company. obedience joy dependence