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12 And Isaiah says,

“A new king will come from Jesse’s family.[a]
    He will come to rule over the non-Jews;
and the non-Jews will have hope because of him.” Isaiah 11:10

13 I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace while you trust in him. Then your hope will overflow by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Paul Talks About His Work

14 My brothers, I am sure that you are full of goodness. I know that you have all the knowledge you need and that you are able to teach each other.

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  1. 15:12 Jesse’s family Jesse was the father of David, king of Israel. Jesus was from their family.

12 And again, Isaiah says,

“The Root of Jesse(A) will spring up,
    one who will arise to rule over the nations;
    in him the Gentiles will hope.”[a](B)

13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace(C) as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.(D)

Paul the Minister to the Gentiles

14 I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness,(E) filled with knowledge(F) and competent to instruct one another.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 15:12 Isaiah 11:10 (see Septuagint)