Romans 15:14

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis

Πέπεισμαι

G3982

am persuaded

to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence

δέ

G1161

And

but, and, etc

ἀδελφοί

G80

brethren

a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)

μου

G3450

of me

καὶ

G2532

also

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

αὐτοὶ

G846

myself

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

ἐγὼ

G1473

i, me

περὶ

G4012

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

ὑμῶν

G5216

you

of (from or concerning) you

#10

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#11

καὶ

G2532

also

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#12

αὐτοὶ

G846

myself

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

#13

μεστοί

G3324

full

replete (literally or figuratively)

#14

ἐστε

G2075

are

ye are

#15

ἀγαθωσύνης

G19

of goodness

goodness, i.e., virtue or beneficence

#16

πεπληρωμένοι

G4137

filled

to make replete, i.e., (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute

#17

πάσης

G3956

with all

all, any, every, the whole

#18

γνώσεως

G1108

knowledge

knowing (the act), i.e., (by implication) knowledge

#19

δυνάμενοι

G1410

able

to be able or possible

#20

καὶ

G2532

also

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#21

ἀλλήλους

G240

one another

#22

νουθετεῖν

G3560

to admonish

to put in mind, i.e., (by implication) to caution or reprove gently

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Romans. The concept of divine revelation reflects justification by faith as the foundation of Christian hope. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to systematic theological exposition of the gospel, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of Hellenistic epistolary literature with sophisticated theological argumentation shapes this text's meaning. Paul's systematic presentation built upon centuries of Jewish understanding about righteousness and divine justice Understanding a worldview shaped by both Jewish monotheism and Greco-Roman philosophical thought helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within Romans chapter 15 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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Romans 15:14

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