Romans 15:6 Meaning and Explanation
“That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The aim of this unity is that the church, with one heart and voice, might glorify God the Father of the Lord Jesus.
What Does Romans 15:6 Mean?
This verse names the goal of the like-mindedness Paul has just prayed for. Unity is not an end in itself; it exists so that the gathered people may praise God together.
The image is striking: 'one mind and one mouth.' Many voices become a single chorus, many hearts a single offering of praise. Division fractures worship; unity gives it one clear sound. And the God so glorified is named with care — 'the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ' — binding the church's worship to the relationship between the Father and the Son. To praise God in such union is the truest sign that the gospel has done its work among a people.
Romans 15:6 in the Original Language
homothumadon (ὁμοθυμαδόν), 'one mind' -- with one accord, of one passion, hearts moving together.
Frequently Asked Questions About Romans 15:6
What does Romans 15:6 mean?
The aim of this unity is that the church, with one heart and voice, might glorify God the Father of the Lord Jesus.