Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.

ROMANS 15:7KJV
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Romans 15:7 (KJV)

What does Romans 15:7 mean?

Romans 15:7 urges believers to welcome and accept one another, just as Christ welcomed them, all for the purpose of bringing glory to God. The verse calls for a spirit of unity and mutual acceptance among followers of Jesus, reflecting the way Christ has graciously received each person.

Paul is writing to the Christian community in Rome, which included both Jewish and Gentile believers who sometimes struggled to get along. In this verse, Paul points to Jesus’ example—how Christ received all kinds of people—as the model for how Christians should treat each other. The goal is not just harmony, but that their unity would honor and reflect God’s greatness.

The Greek behind Romans 15:7

  • The word "receive" (προσλαμβάνεσθε, proslambanesthe) is often understood as "welcome" or "accept into your group." This is more than just tolerating someone; it means actively including others in fellowship, just as Christ did.
  • The phrase "to the glory" (εἰς δόξαν, eis doxan) of God shows that the ultimate purpose of welcoming others is not just for personal or group benefit, but to bring honor and praise to God.
  • The word "another" (ἀλλήλους, allēlous) highlights that this welcome is mutual—everyone is called to accept each other, not just certain people or groups.

Why Romans 15:7 matters

  • Romans 15:7 clears up the idea that unity in the church is just about getting along; Paul says it is about reflecting Christ’s example and bringing glory to God.
  • The verse connects to the larger theme in Romans 14–15, where Paul addresses disagreements over cultural and religious practices, urging believers to put love and acceptance above personal preferences.
  • This verse emphasizes that the way Christians treat each other is meant to show the world what God is like—gracious, welcoming, and worthy of praise.

Where else these words appear

“ye” Greek G4355 · used in 13 verses

  • Matthew 16:22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.
  • Acts 27:33 And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.
  • Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

“Wherefore” Greek G1352 · used in 52 verses

  • Matthew 27:8 Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.
  • Romans 15:22 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.
  • Philemon 1:8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

“another” Greek G240 · used in 94 verses

  • Matthew 24:10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
  • Acts 2:7 And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans?
  • Ephesians 4:2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;