Romans 15:31

King James Version:

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That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which [I have] for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints;

Complete Jewish Bible:

that I will be rescued from the unbelievers in Y’hudah, and that my service for Yerushalayim will be acceptable to God’s people there.

Berean Standard Bible:

Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,

American Standard Version:

that I may be delivered from them that are disobedient in Judæa, and that my ministration which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

That^{G2443} I may be delivered^{G4506} from^{G575} them that do not believe^{G544} in^{G1722} Judaea^{G2449}; and^{G2532} that^{G2443} my^{G3450} service^{G1248} which^{G3588} I have for^{G1519} Jerusalem^{G2419} may be^{G1096} accepted^{G2144} of the saints^{G40};

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Commentary for Romans 15:31

Romans 15:31 is a verse from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Roman Christians, which is part of the New Testament. In this verse, Paul is expressing two specific requests: deliverance from unbelievers in Judea and the acceptance of his service among the saints in Jerusalem.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the early Christian church's struggles and the challenges faced by its leaders, particularly Paul. At this time, Paul was planning a trip to Jerusalem, carrying with him financial aid collected from various Gentile churches to support the Jewish believers there, who were experiencing poverty and hardship (Romans 15:25-26). His concern about the unbelievers in Judea likely refers to the Jewish religious authorities and others who opposed the Christian message and posed a threat to his safety and mission.

The themes present in this verse include the danger of persecution that early Christians faced, the unity and mutual support between different Christian communities (Gentile and Jewish), and the importance of the church in Jerusalem, which held a special place as the birthplace of Christianity. Paul's request for his service to be accepted by the saints indicates his desire for unity and fellowship among all believers, and his hope that his efforts to bridge the divide between Jewish and Gentile Christians would be successful.

In summary, Romans 15:31 captures the Apostle Paul's anticipation of opposition from non-believing Jews in Judea, his mission to deliver aid to the struggling Christian community in Jerusalem, and his deep longing for the acceptance and unity of the church. This verse reflects the broader New Testament themes of Christian charity, the challenges of early Christian missionary work, and the early church's efforts to maintain unity across diverse communities.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2443
   There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἵνα
   Transliteration: hína
   Pronunciation: hin'-ah
   Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
   
2. Strong's Number: G4506
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ῥύομαι
   Transliteration: rhýomai
   Pronunciation: rhoo'-om-ahee
   Description: middle voice of an obsolete verb, akin to ῥέω (through the idea of a current; compare ῥύσις); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e. rescue:--deliver(-er).
   
3. Strong's Number: G575
   There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀπό
   Transliteration: apó
   Pronunciation: apo'
   Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
   
4. Strong's Number: G544
   There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀπειθέω
   Transliteration: apeithéō
   Pronunciation: ap-i-theh'-o
   Description: from ἀπειθής; to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely):--not believe, disobedient, obey not, unbelieving.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2449
   There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰουδαία
   Transliteration: Ioudaía
   Pronunciation: ee-oo-dah'-yah
   Description: feminine of Ἰουδαῖος (with γῆ implied); the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a region of Palestine:--Judæa.
   
7. 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.
   
8. 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.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1248
   There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διακονία
   Transliteration: diakonía
   Pronunciation: dee-ak-on-ee'-ah
   Description: from διάκονος; attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate):--(ad-)minister(-ing, -tration, -try), office, relief, service(-ing).
   
10. Strong's Number: G3588
    There are 498 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὁ
    Transliteration: ho
    Pronunciation: to
    Description: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
    
12. Strong's Number: G2419
    There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἱερουσαλήμ
    Transliteration: Hierousalḗm
    Pronunciation: hee-er-oo-sal-ame'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם); Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine:--Jerusalem. Compare Ἱεροσόλυμα.
    
13. Strong's Number: G1096
    There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γίνομαι
    Transliteration: gínomai
    Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
    Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
    
14. Strong's Number: G2144
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εὐπρόσδεκτος
    Transliteration: euprósdektos
    Pronunciation: yoo-pros'-dek-tos
    Description: from εὖ and a derivative of προσδέχομαι; well-received, i.e. approved, favorable:--acceptable(-ted).
    
15. Strong's Number: G40
    There are 1382 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἅγιος
    Transliteration: hágios
    Pronunciation: hag'-ee-os
    Description: from (an awful thing) (compare ἁγνός, θάλπω); sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated):--(most) holy (one, thing), saint.