Charles Ellicott Commentary Romans 15:5

"Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus:" — Romans 15:5 (ASV)

Now the God of patience and consolation.—Such, then, should be the disposition of the Roman Christians. The Apostle prays that along with the spirit of steadfast endurance God will also give them that spirit of unanimity which proceeds from singleness of aim.

There seems, at first sight, to be little or no connection between the God of patience and consolation and being likeminded. They are connected, however, through the idea of singleness of purpose. He who is wholly self-dedicated to Christ, and who in the strength of that self-dedication is able to endure persecution, will also have a close bond of union with all who set before themselves the same object.

Consolation....—The same word as comfort in the previous verse.

To be likeminded....—To have the same thoughts, feelings, sentiments, hopes, and aims.

According to Christ Jesus.—The conforming to that spirit of Christ which it is to be assumed that all who call themselves Christians have put on.