Romans 15:14

The apostle, having finished his didactic and doctrinal instruction, turns to renew the personal tone with which his letter opened. He presents: (1) An apology for the liberty taken in so plainly admonishing them, reminding them of his office as apostle to the Gentiles which laid such a duty upon him (Romans 15:14-16; comp. Romans 1:14-15). (2) An explanation concerning his labors and his failure to visit them (Romans 15:17-24; comp. Romans 1:11-13). (3) A statement of his present and future plans, and a request for prayer (Romans 15:25-33). (4) Commendations and salutations (Romans 16:1-24; comp. Romans 1:7). (5) Doxology (Romans 16:25-27; comp. Romans 1:1-2).

And I myself also am persuaded of you [as to you], my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. [These Roman Christians were by no means "babes in Christ," yet even men, and that the best instructed, need apostolic preaching. But Paul's confidence in their understanding is shown in the quality of this letter which he wrote to them. Compare a contrary feeling in his letter to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 2:6; 1 Corinthians 3:1-3), and in milder form the Epistle to the Hebrews (Hebrews 6:11-12). Moreover, the list of names of church leaders contained in this epistolary conclusion proves the efficiency of this Roman church, its goodness, and its ability to impart knowledge and admonition.]