015:003 For even the Christ did not seek His own pleasure.
His principle was, "The reproaches which they addressed
to Thee have fallen on me."
015:004 For all that was written of old has been written for our instruction,
so that we may always have hope through the power of endurance
and the encouragement which the Scriptures afford.
015:005 And may God, the giver of power of endurance and of
that encouragement, grant you to be in full sympathy with one
another in accordance with the example of Christ Jesus,
015:006 so that with oneness both of heart and voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
015:007 Habitually therefore give one another a friendly reception,
just as Christ also has received you, and thus promote
the glory of God.
015:008 My meaning is that Christ has become a servant to the people
of Israel in vindication of God's truthfulness—in showing
how sure are the promises made to our forefathers—
015:009 and that the Gentiles also have glorified God in acknowledgment of His mercy. So it is written, "For this reason I will praise Thee among the Gentiles, and sing psalms in honour of Thy name."
015:010 And again the Psalmist says, "Be glad, ye Gentiles, in company
with His People."
015:011 And again, "Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles, and let all
the people extol Him."
015:012 And again Isaiah says, "There shall be the Root of Jesse and One
who rises up to rule the Gentiles. On Him shall the Gentiles
build their hopes."