Rom 15:17 | MHM | STEP | The Apostle's Labours In this section, Paul shares about his work as an apostle. He wants the Christians in Rome to understand the great things God has done through his ministry. Paul’s success is not just for his own pride, but to show that God’s message is spreading. Even though Christians in Rome are surrounded by many who do not believe, they are not alone. Paul’s ministry has reached many places, and many people have come to believe in Jesus Christ. Paul is careful to give all the glory to Christ, not himself. His work is about bringing people to God, not seeking personal praise. He encourages the Romans to rejoice with him in what God is doing through the gospel (1 Corinthians 1:31; Psalm 115:1 ). v. 17 : Paul says he has reason to rejoice in Christ Jesus about the things that are connected to serving God (Romans 15:17 ). He is not boasting in himself, but celebrating what Christ has done through him. All his achievements are for God’s glory, not his own.

‏ Romans 15:17

The Apostle's Labours

In this section, Paul shares about his work as an apostle. He wants the Christians in Rome to understand the great things God has done through his ministry. Paul’s success is not just for his own pride, but to show that God’s message is spreading. Even though Christians in Rome are surrounded by many who do not believe, they are not alone. Paul’s ministry has reached many places, and many people have come to believe in Jesus Christ. Paul is careful to give all the glory to Christ, not himself. His work is about bringing people to God, not seeking personal praise. He encourages the Romans to rejoice with him in what God is doing through the gospel (1 Corinthians 1:31; Psalm 115:1 ^a).

v. 17: Paul says he has reason to rejoice in Christ Jesus about the things that are connected to serving God (Romans 15:17 ^b). He is not boasting in himself, but celebrating what Christ has done through him. All his achievements are for God’s glory, not his own.