KJV King James Version
Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,
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Romans 15:15
Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me
WEB World English Bible
But I write the more boldly to you in part, as reminding you, because of the grace that was given to me by God,
ASV American Standard Version
But I write the more boldly unto you in some measure, as putting you again in remembrance, because of the grace that was given me of God,
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
and the more boldly I did write to you, brethren, in part, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me by God,
Surrounding context — Romans 15
12 And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.
13 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 Holy Ghost.
14 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.
15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,
16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.
18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,
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These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
ΤολμηρότερονG5112 · tolmēroteronmore boldlyδὲG1161 · dethenἔγραψαG1125 · graphōto writeὑμῖνG4771 · suyouἀπὸG575 · apoaway fromμέρουςG3313 · merospartὡςG5613 · hōsas/whenἐπαναμιμνῄσκωνG1878 · epanamimnēskōto remindὑμᾶςG4771 · suyouδιὰG1223 · diathrough/because ofτὴνG3588 · hothe/this/whoχάρινG5485 · charisgraceτὴνG3588 · hothe/this/whoδοθεῖσάνG1325 · didōmito giveμοιG3165 · memeὑπὸG5259 · hupoby/under: byτοῦG3588 · hothe/this/whoθεοῦG2316 · theosGod
Cross-references
Romans 12:3For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think [of himself] more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.1 Corinthians 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which [was bestowed] upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.Romans 12:6Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, [let us prophesy] according to the proportion of faith;Romans 1:5By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:1 John 5:13These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.1 Peter 4:10-11As every man hath received the gift, [even so] minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.2 Peter 3:15And account [that] the longsuffering of our Lord [is] salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;Jude 1:3-5Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort [you] that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.1 Timothy 1:11-14According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.1 Timothy 4:6If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.Galatians 1:15-16But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called [me] by his grace,1 Corinthians 3:10According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.1 John 2:12-14I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.2 Timothy 2:14Of these things put [them] in remembrance, charging [them] before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, [but] to the subverting of the hearers.2 Timothy 1:6Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.Titus 3:1Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,2 Peter 3:1-2This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in [both] which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:1 Peter 5:12By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
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