King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Now I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and well able to counsel each other.
Berean Standard Bible:
I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.
American Standard Version:
And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G1161} I{G1473} myself{G846} also{G2532} am persuaded{G3982} of{G4012} you{G5216}, my{G3450} brethren{G80}, that{G3754} ye{G846} also{G2532} are{G2075} full{G3324} of goodness{G19}, filled{G4137} with all{G3956} knowledge{G1108}, able{G1410} also{G2532} to admonish{G3560} one another{G240}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Peter 1:12
- ¶ Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know [them], and be established in the present truth.
1 Corinthians 8:1
- ¶ Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
1 John 2:21
- I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.
1 Corinthians 1:5
- That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and [in] all knowledge;
1 Corinthians 8:10
- For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;
1 Corinthians 8:7
- ¶ Howbeit [there is] not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat [it] as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
- ¶ Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
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Commentary for Romans 15:14
Romans 15:14 is a verse in the New Testament of the Christian Bible, written by the Apostle Paul as part of his letter to the Roman Christians. The historical context of this letter is significant; Paul wrote it around AD 57, during his third missionary journey, as he was preparing to travel to Jerusalem with the collection he had gathered for the poor among the saints there. The letter to the Romans is a systematic presentation of Christian doctrine, addressing both Jewish and Gentile Christians in Rome.
In Romans 15:14, Paul expresses his confidence in the Roman believers, addressing them as "my brethren," which indicates a sense of familial affection and spiritual kinship. He is convinced of their moral character, describing them as "full of goodness," suggesting that they exhibit virtuous behavior and moral excellence. Furthermore, Paul acknowledges their intellectual and spiritual maturity, stating that they are "filled with all knowledge." This implies that they have been well-taught in the faith and possess a thorough understanding of Christian doctrine and truth.
The verse also highlights the practical aspect of their faith, as Paul asserts that they are "able also to admonish one another." Admonishment here refers to the gentle correction or warning with the intent to improve or encourage. This ability to admonish reflects the Romans' capacity to hold each other accountable, to guide one another in the faith, and to foster spiritual growth within their community.
The themes of Romans 15:14 include the importance of moral uprightness, spiritual knowledge, and mutual edification within the Christian community. Paul's words serve to affirm and encourage the Romans in their faith journey, while also setting a standard for Christian conduct and community life. This verse underscores the interdependent nature of the early Christian community, where each member is responsible for the spiritual well-being of others, and where love and knowledge work together to build up the body of Christ.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1161
There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δέ
Transliteration: dé
Pronunciation: deh
Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - Strong's Number: G1473
There are 334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐγώ
Transliteration: egṓ
Pronunciation: eg-o'
Description: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):--I, me. For the other cases and the plural see ἐμέ, ἐμοί, ἐμοῦ, ἡμᾶς, ἡμεῖς, ἡμῖν, ἡμῶν, etc. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G3982
There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πείθω
Transliteration: peíthō
Pronunciation: pi'-tho
Description: a primary verb; to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or authority), to rely (by inward certainty):--agree, assure, believe, have confidence, be (wax) conflent, make friend, obey, persuade, trust, yield. - Strong's Number: G4012
There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περί
Transliteration: perí
Pronunciation: per-ee'
Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through). - Strong's Number: G5216
There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμῶν
Transliteration: hymōn
Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves). - Strong's Number: G3450
There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μοῦ
Transliteration: moû
Pronunciation: moo
Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my. - Strong's Number: G80
There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀδελφός
Transliteration: adelphós
Pronunciation: ad-el-fos'
Description: from Α (as a connective particle) and (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like Α):--brother. - Strong's Number: G3754
There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅτι
Transliteration: hóti
Pronunciation: hot'-ee
Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why. - Strong's Number: G2075
There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐστέ
Transliteration: esté
Pronunciation: es-teh'
Description: second person plural present indicative of εἰμί; ye are:--be, have been, belong. - Strong's Number: G3324
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μεστός
Transliteration: mestós
Pronunciation: mes-tos'
Description: of uncertain derivation; replete (literally or figuratively):--full. - Strong's Number: G19
There are 1673 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀγαθωσύνη
Transliteration: agathōsýnē
Pronunciation: ag-ath-o-soo'-nay
Description: from ἀγαθός; goodness, i.e. virtue or beneficence:--goodness. - Strong's Number: G4137
There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πληρόω
Transliteration: plēróō
Pronunciation: play-ro'-o
Description: from πλήρης; to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.:--accomplish, X after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfil, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply. - Strong's Number: G3956
There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πᾶς
Transliteration: pâs
Pronunciation: pas
Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever. - Strong's Number: G1108
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γνῶσις
Transliteration: gnōsis
Pronunciation: gno'-sis
Description: from γινώσκω; knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication) knowledge:--knowledge, science. - Strong's Number: G1410
There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δύναμαι
Transliteration: dýnamai
Pronunciation: doo'-nam-ahee
Description: of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible:--be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power. - Strong's Number: G3560
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: νουθετέω
Transliteration: nouthetéō
Pronunciation: noo-thet-eh'-o
Description: from the same as νουθεσία; to put in mind, i.e. (by implication) to caution or reprove gently:--admonish, warn. - Strong's Number: G240
There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀλλήλων
Transliteration: allḗlōn
Pronunciation: al-lay'-lone
Description: Genitive plural from ἄλλος reduplicated; one another:--each other, mutual, one another, (the other), (them-, your-)selves, (selves) together (sometimes with μετά or πρός).