Bible Strands
Romans 15:5
Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Roman church near the close of his letter, addressing the practical outworking of unity between Jewish and Gentile believers.
The words — ὑπομονῆς (hupomonēs) is endurance, the capacity to hold under pressure; παρακλῆσεως (paraklēseōs) is encouragement, a calling alongside. Both are named as divine gifts, not human achievements.
The thread — The same harmony Paul prays for echoes in 1 Peter 3:8 ("be like-minded") and Philippians 2:4 (looking to others' interests), while Romans 15:13 frames the God behind it as "the God of hope."
Why it lands — Paul is not asking believers to feel a certain way; he is asking them to produce a visible, unified witness. The unit of concern is the community's coherence, not individual comfort.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
Cross-references
- Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Philippians 2:4 Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
- 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
- Ephesians 5:2 and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
- Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
- Psalms 86:5 For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
- 1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
- Exodus 34:6 Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
- Philippians 2:2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.