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Romans 15 General Notes
Structure and formatting
Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULB does this with the poetry in 15:9-11, 21. All of these lines are quoted from the OT.
Some translations set prose quotations from the Old Testament farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text. The ULB does this with the quoted material in 15:12.
Romans Romans 15:14 marks a shift in the material of the book overall. Paul begins to speak much more personally. This serves a specific function in the letter overall, marking the end of his instruction and beginning a personal greeting.
Important figures of speech in this chapter
Strong/Weak
These terms are used to refer to people who are mature and immature in their faith. There are many different terms that can be used to describe people who have grown more spiritually than others. Paul also explains that spiritual growth occurs through the fellowship and encouragement of other Christians in community with one another. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith)