Romans 15:12 bbe — And again Isaiah says, There will be the root of Jesse, and he who comes to be the ruler over the Gentiles; in him will…

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"And again Isaiah says, There will be the root of Jesse, and he who comes to be the ruler over the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles put their hope."

— Romans 15:12, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 15 — Context

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And so that the Gentiles might give glory to God for his mercy; as it is said, For this reason I will give praise to you among the Gentiles, and I will make a song to your name.

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And again he says, Take part, you Gentiles, in the joy of his people.

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And again, Give praise to the Lord, all you Gentiles; and let all the nations give praise to him.

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And again Isaiah says, There will be the root of Jesse, and he who comes to be the ruler over the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles put their hope.

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Now may the God of hope make you full of joy and peace through faith, so that all hope may be yours in the power of the Holy Spirit.

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And I myself am certain of you, brothers, that you are full of what is good, complete in all knowledge, able to give direction to one another.

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But I have, in some measure, less fear in writing to you to put these things before you again, because of the grace which was given to me by God,

Romans 15:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 15:12 say?
Romans 15:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And again Isaiah says, There will be the root of Jesse, and he who comes to be the ruler over the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles put their hope.”
Where is Romans 15:12 in the Bible?
Romans 15:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 15, verse 12.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 15:12.
What translation should I read Romans 15:12 in?
Romans 15:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 15:12?
Romans 15:12 reads (BBE): “And again Isaiah says, There will be the root of Jesse, and he who comes to be the ruler over the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles put their hope.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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