rsv Romans:15:4-13
rsv@Romans:15:4 @ For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.
rsv@Romans:15:5 @ May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,
rsv@Romans:15:6 @ that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
rsv@Romans:15:7 @ Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
rsv@Romans:15:8 @ For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs,
rsv@Romans:15:9 @ and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "Therefore I will praise thee among the Gentiles, and sing to thy name";
rsv@Romans:15:10 @ and again it is said, "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people";
rsv@Romans:15:11 @ and again, "Praise the Lord, all Gentiles, and let all the peoples praise him";
rsv@Romans:15:12 @ and further Isaiah says, "The root of Jesse shall come, he who rises to rule the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles hope."
rsv@Romans:15:13 @ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.