Romans 15:5

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“Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,”

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BSBPD

“Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus:”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And may the God of the endurance, and of the exhortation, give to you to have the same mind toward one another, according to Christ Jesus;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Romans 15:5 — 23 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 34:6Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
  2. 2 Chronicles 30:12Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD.
  3. Psalms 86:5For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
  4. Jeremiah 32:39I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.
  5. Ezekiel 11:19And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh,
  6. Acts 4:32The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.
  7. Romans 12:16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.
  8. Romans 15:3For even Christ did not please Himself, but as it is written: “The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.”
  9. Romans 15:13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
  10. 1 Corinthians 1:10I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
  11. 2 Corinthians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
  12. 2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
  13. 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
  14. Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
  15. Philippians 1:27Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
  16. Philippians 2:2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
  17. Philippians 2:4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
  18. Philippians 3:16Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.
  19. Philippians 4:2I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
  20. 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
  21. 1 Peter 3:20who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.
  22. 2 Peter 3:9The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
  23. 2 Peter 3:15Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him.

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