Romans 15:6
that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The verse doesn't just call for agreement in action, but a profound unity in expression – "one mouth" – stemming from a singular "mind." This isn't just about avoiding arguments; it's about a shared disposition that leads to a unified voice of praise, demonstrating the gospel's power to bring true harmony.
Paul is concluding his discussion on how believers, both Jewish and Gentile, should live in unity, especially regarding differences in practice. He's urged them to follow Christ's example of humility and selflessness, bearing with one another. This verse offers the ultimate purpose behind this unity: a unified voice to praise God.
Ever felt like you're going through the motions in worship? This verse calls for something deeper than just showing up.
Paul is calling for a profound inner alignment, a unity of 'mind' (or 'spirit'), that naturally leads to a unified outward expression – 'one mouth.' This isn't just about not arguing; it's about sharing a common purpose, a collective heart focused on God. When believers are truly united in spirit, their praise and prayers become a powerful, harmonious offering, reflecting the peace and love of God to the world.
Why do we praise God? It's more than just a religious duty; it's the very reason we exist as His people.
The ultimate goal here is 'to glorify God.' This means to give Him the weight, honor, and praise that are rightly His. It's about acknowledging His character, His works, and His sovereignty. The verse specifies how this happens: through unified praise directed to 'the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.' This title emphasizes God's role as the source of all blessings through Jesus, the one who bridges the gap between us and the Father.
Understand the original words
doxazō · Greek Verb
The act of offering honor, praise, and worship to God, acknowledging His supreme worth, sovereignty, and attributes. It is the fundamental purpose of the existence of the church and individual believers.
patēr · Greek Noun
In the New Testament, this term denotes the relationship of the first person of the Trinity to the second person, Jesus Christ, emphasizing Jesus’ eternal sonship and their shared essence within the Godhead. It also highlights God as the Creator and sustainer of the covenant relationship.
The Apostle Paul is writing to the church in Rome, which has a significant mix of Jewish and Gentile believers. The verse calls for unity in worship, directly addressing the historical tensions and potential divisions between these groups within the early church.
c. AD 50-52— this verse
Paul's Ministry in Corinth
During his extensive ministry in Corinth, the Apostle Paul writes his letter to the Romans. This period is marked by significant tensions between Jewish and Gentile believers within the early church.
c. AD 49
Council of Jerusalem
The Council of Jerusalem addresses the question of whether Gentile converts needed to follow Jewish law, establishing a precedent for the inclusion of Gentiles without full adherence to Mosaic rituals.
c. AD 30-33
Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
The foundational events of Christianity: Jesus' death and resurrection, which provide the basis for the gospel message of salvation for all, Jew and Gentile alike.
This passage echoes the sentiment of 'one mind' and 'one mouth' by urging believers to 'be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind,' highlighting unity in Christ.
Acts 4:24After facing opposition, the early believers prayed together with 'one voice,' demonstrating a powerful, unified glorification of God that Paul encourages in Romans.
Psalm 50:23This verse from the Old Testament speaks to the heart of glorifying God, stating 'whoever offers praise gives honor to me; to him who orders his way I will show the salvation of God,' which is amplified in Romans 15:6 by the unity of believers.
John 17:21Jesus himself prayed for the unity of his followers ('that they may all be one'), showing that this oneness in glorifying God is central to God's plan and Christ's heart.
1 Corinthians 1:10Paul directly addresses divisions within the church, urging them to 'be made complete in the same mind and the same judgment,' which is the foundation for the unified glorification called for in Romans.
ellicottRomans 15:6: "That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."
(6) With one mind and one mouth. . . . —It is in the heart that the spirit of humanity arises, and with the mouth that it is expressed.
cambridgeRomans 15:6: "That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."
6 . that ye may—glorify God ] Whose praise is the ultimate aim of all His gifts to His people. Cp. on Romans 11:33-36 .—See, on the holy unanimity enjoined here, Php 3:15-16 . God, even the Father ] Far better, the God and Father . Same words as 2 Corinthians 1:3 ; Ephesians 1:3 ; 1 Peter 1:3 . See John 20:17 ; Hebrews 1:8-9 .
The verse doesn't just call for agreement in action, but a profound unity in expression – "one mouth" – stemming from a singular "mind." This isn't just about avoiding arguments; it's about a shared disposition that leads to a unified voice of praise, demonstrating the gospel's power to bring true harmony.
Paul is concluding his discussion on how believers, both Jewish and Gentile, should live in unity, especially regarding differences in practice. He's urged them to follow Christ's example of humility and selflessness, bearing with one another. This verse offers the ultimate purpose behind this unity: a unified voice to praise God.
Paul is concluding his discussion on how believers, both Jewish and Gentile, should live in unity, especially regarding differences in practice. He's urged them to follow Christ's example of humility and selflessness, bearing with one another. This verse offers the ultimate purpose behind this unity: a unified voice to praise God.
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"that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." — The verse doesn't just call for agreement in action, but a profound unity in expression – "one mouth" – stemming from a singular "mind." This isn't just about avoiding arguments; it's about a share…
