Romanos 15

1 Debemus autem nos firmiores imbecillitates infirmorum sustinere, et non nobis placere.

We, then, who are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

2 Unusquisque vestrum proximo suo placeat in bonum, ad aedificationem.

Wherefore, let every one of us please his neighbor, as far as it is good for edification.

3 Etenim Christus non sibi placuit, sed sicut scriptum est: Improperia improperantium tibi ceciderunt super me.

For even Christ sought not his own pleasure: but, as it is written, "The reproaches of them who reproached you, have fallen on me."

4 Quaecumque enim scripta sunt, ad nostram doctrinam scripta sunt: ut per patientiam, et consolationem Scripturarum, spem habeamus.

Now whatever things were before written, were written for our instruction: that through the patience and admonition of the scriptures, we might have hope.

5 Deus autem patientiae, et solatii det vobis idipsum sapere in alterutrum secundum Iesum Christum:

Now, may the God who gives patience and admonition, give to you mutual unity of sentiment, according to Christ Jesus.

6 ut unanimes, uno ore honorificetis Deum, et patrem Domini nostri Iesu Christi.

That with one mind, and with one voice, you may glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

7 Propter quod suscipite invicem, sicut et Christus suscepit vos in honorem Dei.

Wherefore, cordially receive one another; even as Christ also has received us to the glory of God.

8 Dico enim Christum Iesum ministrum fuisse circumcisionis propter veritatem Dei, ad confirmandas promissiones patrum:

Now, I affirm that Jesus Christ became a minister of the circumcision on account of the truth of God, in order to confirm the promises made to the fathers;

9 Gentes autem super misericordia honorare Deum, sicut scriptum est: Propterea confitebor tibi in Gentibus Domine, et nomini tuo cantabo.

and that the Gentiles might praise God on account of mercy: as it is written, "For this cause I will glorify thee among the Gentiles, and sing to thy name."

10 Et iterum dicit: Laetamini Gentes cum plebe eius.

And again he says, "Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people."

11 Et iterum: Laudate omnes Gentes Dominum: et magnificate eum omnes populi.

And again, "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles; and extol him, all you people."

12 Et rursus Isaias ait: Erit radix Iesse, et qui exurget regere Gentes, in eum Gentes sperabunt.

And again, Isaiah says, to be a leader of the Gentiles; upon him shall the Gentiles place their hope."

13 Deus autem spei repleat vos omni gaudio, et pace in credendo: ut abundetis in spe, et virtute Spiritus sancti.

Now, may the God of hope fill you with all joy, and peace, in believing; in order that you may abound in that hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

14 Certus sum autem fratres mei et ego ipse de vobis, quoniam et ipsi pleni estis dilectione, repleti omni scientia, ita ut possitis alterutrum monere.

However, my brethren, I myself am persuaded concerning you, that you also are full of goodness, being filled with all knowledge; able, also, to instruct one another.

15 Audacius autem scripsi vobis fratres ex parte, tamquam in memoriam vos reducens: propter gratiam, quae data est mihi a Deo,

But, I have written the more boldly to you, brethren; partly, as calling things to your remembrance through the favor which is given me of God.

16 ut sim minister Christi Iesu in Gentibus: sanctificans Evangelium Dei, ut fiat oblatio Gentium accepta, et sanctificata in Spiritu sancto.

In order to my being a minister of Jesus Christ, among the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that there might be an offering of the Gentiles most acceptable; being sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

17 Habeo igitur gloriam in Christo Iesu ad Deum.

I have, therefore, glorifying, through Christ Jesus, with respect to things pertaining to God.

18 Non enim audeo aliquid loqui eorum, quae per me non efficit Christus in obedientiam Gentium, verbo et factis:

But, I will not dare to speak anything of what Christ has not wrought; but, of what he has wrought, by me, in order to the obedience of the Gentiles in word and deed;

19 in virtute signorum, et prodigiorum, in virtute Spiritus sancti: ita ut ab Ierusalem per circuitum usque ad Illyricum repleverim Evangelium Christi.

by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Holy Spirit: so that from Jerusalem, and round about, as far as Illyricum, I have fully declared the gospel of Christ;

20 Sic autem praedicavi Evangelium hoc, non ubi nominatus est Christus, ne super alienum fundamentum aedificarem:

and so, also, that I was strongly desirous to declare the gospel where Christ was not named, that I might not build on another's foundation.

21 sed sicut scriptum est: Quibus non est annunciatum de eo, videbunt: et qui non audierunt de eo, intelligent.

But, as it is written, "They shall see, to whom nothing has been told concerning him; and they who have not heard, shall understand."

22 Propter quod et impediebar plurimum venire ad vos, sed prohibitus sum usque adhuc.

For which reason, also, I have been greatly hindered from coming to you.

23 Nunc vero ulterius locum non habens in his regionibus, cupiditatem autem habens veniendi ad vos ex multis iam praecedentibus annis:

But now, having no more place in these parts, and having for many years a strong desire to come to you,

24 cum in Hispaniam proficisci coepero, spero quod praeteriens videam vos, et a vobis deducar illuc, si vobis primum ex parte fruitus fuero.

whensoever I go toward Spain, I hope, as I pass on, to see you, and to be brought on my way thither by you, when I shall first, in some measure, be satisfied with your company.

25 Nunc igitur proficiscar in Ierusalem ministrare sanctis.

But now I go to Jerusalem, ministering to the saints;

26 Probaverunt enim Macedonia, et Achaia collationem aliquam facere in pauperes sanctorum, qui sunt in Ierusalem.

for Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem.

27 Placuit enim eis: et debitores sunt eorum. Nam si spiritualium eorum participes facti sunt Gentiles: debent et in carnalibus ministrare illis.

They have been pleased, indeed; and their debtors they are: for if the Gentiles have partaken of their spiritual things, they ought certainly to minister to them in temporal things.

28 Hoc igitur cum consummavero, et assignavero eis fructum hunc: per vos proficiscar in Hispaniam.

Wherefore, having finished this affair, and having sealed to them this fruit, I will go from thence by you into Spain.

29 Scio autem quoniam veniens ad vos, in abundantia benedictionis Evangelii Christi veniam.

And I know when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.

30 Obsecro ergo vos fratres per Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum, et per charitatem sancti Spiritus, ut adiuvetis et me in orationibus vestris pro me ad Deum,

Now, I beseech you, brethren, by the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me, by prayers for me to God;

31 ut liberer ab infidelibus, qui sunt in Iudaea, et obsequii mei oblatio accepta fiat in Ierusalem sanctis,

that I may be delivered from the disobedient in Judea; and that my service, which I am performing for Jerusalem, may be acceptable to the saints:

32 ut veniam ad vos in gaudio per voluntatem Dei, et refrigerer vobiscum.

that in joy I may come to you, through the will of God, and may be refreshed among you.

33 Deus autem pacis sit cum omnibus vobis. Amen.

Now may the God of peace be with you all. Amen.