Romans 15:8-9

Christ the Hope of Jews and Gentiles

8 For I tell you that Christ c became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order d to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs,

9 and in order e that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written,
f "Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles,
and sing to your name."

  1. Cross References
    Matthew 15:24
    He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
    John 1:11
    He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.
    Hebrews 3:1
    Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.
    Acts 3:26
    God, having raised up his servant, sent him to you first, to bless you by turning every one of you from your wickedness.
  2. Cross References
    Romans 4:16
    That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring - not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.
    2 Corinthians 1:20
    For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.
  3. Cross References
    Romans 3:29
    Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also.
  4. Cross References
    2 Samuel 22:50
    For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing praises to your name.
    Psalms 18:49
    For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing to your name.
  5. Cross References
    2 Samuel 22:50
    For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing praises to your name.
    Psalms 18:49
    For this I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations, and sing to your name.
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