Czech Study Bible Translation (CZ)

1My silní jsme povinni snášet slabosti těch, kteří nemají sílu, a nemít zalíbení sami v sobě. 2Každý z nás ať se snaží líbit bližnímu k jeho dobru, pro jeho budování. 3Vždyť i Kristus neměl zalíbení sám v sobě, nýbrž jak je napsáno: ‚Urážky těch, kdo tebe tupili, padly na mne.‘ 4Všecko, co bylo kdysi napsáno, bylo napsáno k našemu poučení, abychom skrze trpělivost a povzbuzení z Písem měli naději. 5Bůh trpělivosti a povzbuzení kéž vám dá být mezi sebou jedné mysli podle Krista Ježíše, 6abyste jednomyslně jedněmi ústy slavili Boha a Otce našeho Pána Ježíše Krista. 7Proto přijímejte jeden druhého, tak jako Kristus k slávě Boží přijal vás. 8Neboť pravím, že Kristus se stal služebníkem obřezaných pro pravdu Boží, aby potvrdil zaslíbení daná otcům 9a aby národy slavily Boha za jeho milosrdenství, jak je napsáno: ‚Proto ti vzdám chválu mezi národy a tvému jménu budu zpívat chvály.‘ 10A dále praví: ‚Zaradujte se, národy, spolu s jeho lidem.‘ 11A opět: ‚Chvalte Pána všechny národy, ať jej velebí všichni lidé.‘ 12A dále praví Izaiáš: ‚Bude kořen Isajův, ten, jenž povstane, aby vládl národům; v něj budou pohané doufat.‘ 13Bůh naděje kéž vás naplní veškerou radostí a pokojem ve víře, abyste se rozhojňovali v naději mocí Ducha Svatého. 14Sám jsem o vás, moji bratři, přesvědčen, že i vy jste plni dobroty, naplněni veškerým poznáním, a že jste schopni se i navzájem napomínat. 15Přece však jsem vám psal místy směleji, jako připomínku pro vás, pro milost, která mi byla dána od Boha, 16abych byl služebníkem Krista Ježíše mezi pohany. Konám posvátnou službu při evangeliu Božím, aby se pohané stali příjemnou obětí, posvěcenou Duchem Svatým. 17Mám se tedy čím chlubit v Kristu Ježíši ve věcech, které se týkají Boha. 18Neodvážil bych se mluvit o něčem, co by Kristus nevykonal skrze mne k poslušnosti pohanů, slovem i skutkem, 19v moci znamení a divů, v moci Ducha Božího, takže od Jeruzaléma a dokola až po Illyrii jsem dovršil zvěstování evangelia Kristova. 20A zakládám si na tom, že jsem takto evangelium hlásal tam, kde Kristovo jméno ještě nebylo vysloveno, abych nestavěl na cizím základě, 21nýbrž tak, jak je napsáno: ‚Ti, jimž o něm nebylo zvěstováno, uvidí, a ti, kteří neslyšeli, porozumí.‘ 22Proto mi také bylo mnohokrát zabráněno v tom, abych k vám přišel. 23Nyní však už není pro mě v těchto krajinách místo a mnoho let v sobě nosím touhu k vám přijít, 24až půjdu do Hispanie. Doufám, že na této cestě se s vámi uvidím a že mě tam vypravíte, až se s vámi napřed trochu potěším. 25Nyní však jdu do Jeruzaléma s pomocí pro svaté. 26Makedonští a Achajští uznali totiž za dobré uspořádat nějakou sbírku pro chudé, kteří jsou mezi svatými v Jeruzalémě. 27Uznali za dobré to udělat, protože jsou také jejich dlužníky. Neboť jestliže pohané dostali podíl na jejich duchovních darech, jsou povinni posloužit jim zase ve věcech hmotných. 28Když tedy tento úkol dokončím a zapečetím jim toto ovoce sbírky, vydám se přes vás do Hispanie. 29Vím, že až k vám přijdu, přijdu v plnosti požehnání evangelia Kristova. 30Prosím vás, bratři, skrze našeho Pána Ježíše Krista a skrze lásku Ducha: Zápaste spolu se mnou v modlitbách za mne k Bohu, 31abych byl vysvobozen od nevěřících v Judsku a aby tato moje služba pro Jeruzalém byla svatým příjemná, 32abych pak z Boží vůle s radostí přišel k vám a odpočinul si mezi vámi. 33Bůh pokoje buď se všemi vámi. Amen.


Matthew Henry - Concise Commentary
 1   Christian liberty was allowed, not for our pleasure, but for the glory of God, and the good of others. We must please our neighbour, for the good of his soul; not by serving his wicked will, and humouring him in a sinful way; if we thus seek to please men, we are not the servants of Christ. Christ's whole life was a self-denying, self-displeasing life. And he is the most advanced Christian, who is the most conformed to Christ. Considering his spotless purity and holiness, nothing could be more contrary to him, than to be made sin and a curse for us, and to have the reproaches of God fall upon him; the just for the unjust. He bore the guilt of sin, and the curse for it; we are only called to bear a little of the trouble of it. He bore the presumptuous sins of the wicked; we are called only to bear the failings of the weak. And should not we be humble, self-denying, and ready to consider one another, who are members one of another? The Scriptures are written for our use and benefit, as much as for those to whom they were first given. Those are most learned who are most mighty in the Scriptures. That comfort which springs from the word of God, is the surest and sweetest, and the greatest stay to hope. The Spirit as a Comforter, is the earnest of our inheritance. This like-mindedness must be according to the precept of Christ, according to his pattern and example. It is the gift of God; and a precious gift it is, for which we must earnestly seek unto him. Our Divine Master invites his disciples, and encourages them by showing himself as meek and lowly in spirit. The same disposition ought to mark the conduct of his servants, especially of the strong towards the weak. The great end in all our actions must be, that God may be glorified; nothing more forwards this, than the mutual love and kindness of those who profess religion. Those that agree in Christ may well agree among themselves.

 8   Christ fulfilled the prophecies and promises relating to the Jews, and the Gentile converts could have no excuse for despising them. The Gentiles, being brought into the church, are companions in patience and tribulation. They should praise God. Calling upon all the nations to praise the Lord, shows that they shall have knowledge of him. We shall never seek to Christ till we trust in him. And the whole plan of redemption is suited to reconcile us to one another, as well as to our gracious God, so that an abiding hope of eternal life, through the sanctifying and comforting power of the Holy Spirit, may be attained. Our own power will never reach this; therefore where this hope is, and is abounding, the blessed Spirit must have all the glory. All joy and peace; all sorts of true joy and peace, so as to suppress doubts and fears, through the powerful working of the Holy Spirit.

 14   The apostle was persuaded that the Roman Christians were filled with a kind and affectionate spirit, as well as with knowledge. He had written to remind them of their duties and their dangers, because God had appointed him the minister of Christ to the Gentiles. Paul preached to them; but what made them sacrifices to God, was, their sanctification; not his work, but the work of the Holy Ghost: unholy things can never be pleasing to the holy God. The conversion of souls pertains unto God; therefore it is the matter of Paul's glorying, not the things of the flesh. But though a great preacher, he could not make one soul obedient, further than the Spirit of God accompanied his labours. He principally sought the good of those that sat in darkness. Whatever good we do, it is Christ who does it by us.

 22   The apostle sought the things of Christ more than his own will, and would not leave his work of planting churches to go to Rome. It concerns all to do that first which is most needful. We must not take it ill if our friends prefer work which is pleasing to God, before visits and compliments, which may please us. It is justly expected from all Christians, that they should promote every good work, especially that blessed work, the conversion of souls. Christian society is a heaven upon earth, an earnest of our gathering together unto Christ at the great day. Yet it is but partial, compared with our communion with Christ; for that only will satisfy the soul. The apostle was going to Jerusalem, as the messenger of charity. God loves a cheerful giver. Every thing that passes between Christians should be a proof and instance of the union they have in Jesus Christ. The Gentiles received the gospel of salvation from the Jews; therefore were bound to minister to them in what was needed for the body. Concerning what he expected from them he speaks doubtfully; but concerning what he expected from God he speaks confidently. We cannot expect too little from man, nor too much from God. And how delightful and advantageous it is to have the gospel with the fulness of its blessings! What wonderful and happy effects does it produce, when attended with the power of the Spirit!

 30   Let us learn to value the effectual fervent prayers of the righteous. How careful should we be, lest we forfeit our interest in the love and prayers of God's praying people! If we have experienced the Spirit's love, let us not be wanting in this office of kindness for others. Those that would prevail in prayer, must strive in prayer. Those who beg the prayers of others, must not neglect to pray for themselves. And though Christ knows our state and wants perfectly, he will know them from us. As God must be sought, for restraining the ill-will of our enemies, so also for preserving and increasing the good-will of our friends. All our joy depends upon the will of God. Let us be earnest in prayer with and for each other, that for Christ's sake, and by the love of the Holy Spirit, great blessings may come upon the souls of Christians, and the labours of ministers.