Romans 15:30-33 Now I beseech you, brothers, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit… Observe — I. THE APOSTLE'S REQUEST — that they would pray for him. Especially for — 1. His protection. 2. The success of his mission. II. THE ARGUMENTS HE USES. 1. For Christ's sake; for the love of Christ, that His cause might be promoted, etc. 2. For the love of the Spirit, wrought in us, exhibited to us. III. THE ANTICIPATED RESULT. 1. A prosperous journey to Rome. 2. The mutual joy and edification of all. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses 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; |
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