Romans 15

“We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.” The line’s distinctive content terms include bear, infirmities, please. Its relationship to verses 2 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.” The number one makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:” The number one makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” The number one makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto…” Naming Christ keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among…” Naming Gentiles keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.” Naming Gentiles and Rejoice keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.” Naming Gentiles keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the…” Naming Ghost keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able…” The number one makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the…” Naming Nevertheless keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of…” Naming Gentiles and Christ keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.” Naming Christ keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto…” Naming Christ keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s…” Naming Christ and Yea keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;” The line’s distinctive content terms include desire, parts, place. Its relationship to verses 22 and 24 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought…” Naming Spain and Whensoever keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.” Naming Jerusalem keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their…” Naming Gentiles keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.” Naming Spain keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together…” Naming Christ keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be…” Naming Jerusalem and Judaea keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.” Naming Amen keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.