Romans 15:9

and that the Gentiles are to honor God because of his mercy, just as it was written: “Because of this, I will confess you among the Gentiles, O Lord, and I will sing to your name.”

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In The King James Version

And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

In Context

8For I declare that Christ Jesus was the minister of circumcision because of the truth of God, so as to confirm the promises to the fathers,

10And again, he says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, along with his people.”

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Cross References

2 Samuel 22:50Because of this, I will confess to you, O Lord, among the Gentiles, and I will sing to your name:

Psalms 57:9Like wax that flows, they will be carried away. Fire has fallen upon them, and they will not see the sun.

Romans 3:29Is God of the Jews only and not also of the Gentiles? On the contrary, of the Gentiles also.

Matthew Henry on Romans 15:8-13

Christian Unity. ( a. d. 58.) 7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. 8 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: 9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. 10 And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. 11 And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and… Read the whole commentary →

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