Romans 15:14 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul expresses his confidence that the Roman believers are full of goodness and knowledge, well able to counsel one another.
What Does Romans 15:14 Mean?
With the great argument behind him, Paul turns personal, speaking now of his readers and himself. He is gracious and affirming, persuaded that they already possess goodness, knowledge, and the capacity to guide one another.
This is the heart of a wise teacher. Before pressing his own boldness upon them, he honors what God has already done in them. He does not write as to the ignorant but as to maturing believers who can 'admonish one another.' His coming words of exhortation rest on respect, not condescension. There is a lesson here in how to encourage: name the good you genuinely see before you ask for more. Paul builds up before he instructs.
Romans 15:14 in the Original Language
noutheteo (νουθετέω), 'admonish' -- to counsel or warn, putting truth in another's mind for their good.
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What does Romans 15:14 mean?
Paul expresses his confidence that the Roman believers are full of goodness and knowledge, well able to counsel one another.