Romans 15:5. Grant you to be like-minded— The original properly signifies, "To agree in an harmonious and affectionate manner;" and might be read, Grant you or give you the same mutual affection, according to the example of Jesus Christ. See Raphelius, and Galatians 4:28, 1 Peter 1:15, Ephesians 4:24. read more
Romans 15:6. That ye may with one mind, &c.— It does not appear how this can be otherwise understood than of public worship; and it shews, that glorifying or praising God for his grace in Christ Jesus, is a principal part of Christian worship, in which all should join with one mind and one mouth. read more
4. For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning—"instruction" through, c.—"through the comfort and the patience of the Scriptures" might have hope—that is, "Think not that because such portions of Scripture relate immediately to Christ, they are inapplicable to you for though Christ's sufferings, as a Saviour, were exclusively His own, the motives that prompted them, the spirit in which they were endured, and the general principle involved in His whole... read more
5, 6. Now the God of patience and consolation—Such beautiful names of God are taken from the graces which He inspires: as "the God of hope" ( :-), "the God of peace" ( :-). grant you to be likeminded—"of the same mind" according to Christ Jesus—It is not mere unanimity which the apostle seeks for them; for unanimity in evil is to be deprecated. But it is "according to Christ Jesus"—after the sublimest model of Him whose all-absorbing desire was to do, "not His own will, but the will of Him that... read more
6. That, c.—rather, "that with one accord ye may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" the mind and the mouth of all giving harmonious glory to His name. What a prayer! And shall this never be realized on earth? read more
3. The importance of pleasing one another 15:1-6Paul now developed the key concept to which he referred in chapter 14, namely, putting the welfare of others before that of self (cf. Galatians 6:2). This is love. He cited the example of Christ who lived free of taboos and unnecessary inhibitions but was always careful to bear with the weaknesses of others. read more
D. Conduct within Christian liberty 14:1-15:13In Romans 14:1 to Romans 15:13, Paul gave special attention to the problem of knowing how to live in Christian freedom. This section of Romans deals with Christian conduct when God does not specify exactly what we should do in every situation (cf. 1 Corinthians 8). In such cases some Christians will do one thing and others another, both within God’s will. How to handle these situations is the focus of this section.Paul moved on to discuss a problem... read more
Paul used his reference to David’s experience as an occasion to comment on the usefulness of all Old Testament Scripture. [Note: See George W. Knight, III, "The Scriptures Were Written for Our Instruction," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 39:1 (March 1996):3-13.] It provides motivation for enduring and gives encouragement as we seek to remain faithful in our commitment to do God’s will. These Scriptures give us hope because in them we see God’s approval of those who persevered... read more
Endurance and encouragement come to us through the Scriptures, but they are gifts from God. Paul wished that all his readers, the strong and the weak, would appropriate these gifts and apply them in their interpersonal relationships. [Note: See Cranfield, 2:736, for helpful comments on Paul’s prayerful wishes.] The result would be unity in the church."The centripetal magnetism of the Lord can effectively counter the centrifugal force of individual judgment and opinion." [Note: Harrison, p.... read more
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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 15:5
Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus: that with one accord ye may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.This is another of several doxologies in Romans. Romans 11:33-36 is a very special doxology which closed the great doctrinal section of this epistle; and this one seems to have been prompted by Paul's reflections upon the patience and comfort afforded the children of God through the... read more