Chapter 15: Paul’s Ministry to the Gentiles

v.1 We that are strong in the faith should be helping the weaker brothers to stand.

v.3 Christ took reproaches on Himself that were aimed at God, because He didn’t live to please Himself.

v.5–7 We should seek unity in the body, accepting one another.

v.8 Jesus ministered to the Jews, the “circumcision,” because He came to fulfill God’s promises to the Jews.

v.9–12 Paul gives the Scriptures that prophesied the inclusion of the Gentiles in God’s grace.

v.13 Paul here begins an extended benediction and series of prayers to close the epistle.

v.16–19 Paul says his ministry to the Gentiles was proper because the Holy Spirit ordained it.

v.22–24 Paul hadn’t visited the church in Rome before.

v.26 The saints in Jerusalem were poor, because they had sold their possessions to share everything in common.

v.30 Paul asked the Christians to strive and persevere in their prayers for him—interesting words relating to prayer.

v.31–32 Paul asked them to pray for three things: (1) that he be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, (2) that the offering would be accepted by the Jerusalem church, (3) that he could visit Rome with joy and be refreshed.