Romans 15 - NRSV & NKJV

Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of… Romans 15:2

Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. Romans 15:2	Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. selfishness encouragement neighbor
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. Romans 15:4	For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. Word of God encouragement hope

May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus. Romans 15:5	Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus. community encouragement patience
Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Romans 15:7	Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to 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 abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13	Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. faith Spirit hope
So that by God's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company. Romans 15:32	That I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you. obedience joy dependence