Romans 15:30
28 So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you.
29 I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
31 Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,
32 so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
- KJV
- Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
- WEB
- Now I beg you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me,
- ASV
- Now I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
- DARBY
- But I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in prayers for me to God;
- BLB
- Now I exhort you⁺, brothers, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in the prayers for me to God,
- ÅB
- Men jeg formaner dere, brødre, ved vår Herre Jesus Kristus og ved Åndens kjærlighet: Strid sammen med meg i bønner til Gud for min skyld,
- OTB
- Jeg ber dere, brødre og søstre, ved vår Herre Jesus Kristus og ved Åndens kjærlighet, om å bli med meg i min kamp ved å be til Gud for meg,
- B1930
- Men jeg formaner eder, brødre, ved vår Herre Jesus Kristus og ved Åndens kjærlighet at I strider sammen med mig i eders bønner for mig til Gud,
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
Read in context2 Corinthians 1:11
as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.
Read in context1 Thessalonians 5:25
Brothers, pray for us as well.
Read in context2 Corinthians 4:11
For we who are alive are always consigned to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our mortal body.
Read in contextPhilippians 2:1
Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
Read in context2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
Read in contextGenesis 32:24–29
So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak.
Read in contextColossians 2:1
For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face,
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