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Romans 15 General Notes
Structure and formatting
Some translations prefer to set apart quotations of the Old Testament. The ULB and many other English translations indent the lines of 15:9-12, 20, which are quotations from the Old Testament. Many of these quotations are used to prove that God has always had a plan for the salvation of the Gentile peoples. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/save)
Romans Romans 15:14 marks a shift in the material of the book overall. Paul begins to speak much more personally. This serves a specific function in the letter overall, marking the end of his instruction and beginning a personal greeting.
Important figures of speech in this chapter
Strong/Weak
These terms are used to refer to people who are mature and immature in their faith. There are many different terms that can be used to describe people who have grown more spiritually than others. Paul also explains that spiritual growth occurs through the fellowship and encouragement of other Christians in community with one another. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith)