Romans 15:16
that I should be a minister of Jesus Christ to the nations, serving the Gospel of God as a priest so that the Gentiles might become an acceptable offering, sanctified by Holy Spirit.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
17So in Christ Jesus I do have a boast in things pertaining to God;
Cross References
Acts 9:15But the Lord said to him: “Get moving, because this man is a chosen vessel to me, to carry my name before nations and kings, also the children of Israel;
Acts 20:24However none of this moves me, nor do I regard my life as valuable to myself, just so that I may complete my course with joy, even the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to solemnly proclaim the Good News of the grace of God.
Acts 22:21And He said to me, ‘Get going, because I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”
Romans 1:1Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, having been set apart to the Gospel of God,
Romans 8:26Likewise also the Spirit comes to the aid of the hope in our weaknesses, since we do not know what we need to pray for. Indeed the Spirit Himself intercedes on our behalf with inexpressible groanings,
Matthew Henry on Romans 15:15-17
Paul Commends the Brethren. ( a. d. 58.) 14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. 15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, 16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified… Read the whole commentary →