Romans 15:7
Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.
Since the goal of interpersonal relationships among Christians is a unified glorying of God, Paul concluded his commands with Accept one another (pres. imper., “keep on accepting or receiving one another”). Significantly this is the same command Paul gave the strong Christians when he opened this entire discussion (14:1). The Model of acceptance for Christians, however, is the Lord Jesus, who accepted us. The Lord received believers when they were not only “powerless” (5:6, lit., “weak”) but also “ungodly” (5:6), “sinners” (5:8), and “enemies” (5:10). Certainly Christians can receive others who differ with them on nonessential matters. Jesus Christ received them so that they can bring praise to God (lit., “unto glory of God”), which is the purpose of Christian unity (15:6).
Excerpt from:
Walvoord, J. F., Zuck, R. B., & Dallas Theological Seminary. (1983-c1985). The Bible knowledge commentary : An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
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