Romans 15:14

I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul addresses the Roman believers at the close of his doctrinal argument, shifting from theological exposition to pastoral instruction. He speaks to them as "brothers" just before issuing a bold reminder on specific points.

The words — pepeismai (G3982) carries the literal sense of being fully persuaded or convinced. adelphoi (G80) literally means brothers, identifying the recipients as fellow believers.

The thread — The pattern of mutual instruction appears in Colossians 3:16, where Christ's word dwells richly to teach and admonish one another. Peter reinforces this in 2 Peter 1:12 by committing to continually remind established believers of truths they already know.

Why it lands — The text first states the believers' existing spiritual maturity and capacity to instruct each other before Paul adds his correction. It asks readers to acknowledge their own ability to teach others while remaining receptive to apostolic guidance.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.

Cross-references

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
2 Peter 1:12 Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
1 Corinthians 8:1 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
1 John 2:21 I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth.
1 Corinthians 1:5 For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,
1 Corinthians 8:7 But not everyone has this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that they eat such food as if it were sacrificed to an idol. And since their conscience is weak, it is defiled.
1 Corinthians 8:10 For if someone with a weak conscience sees you who are well informed eating in an idol’s temple, will he not be encouraged to eat food sacrificed to idols?
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
Ephesians 5:9 for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.