Romans 15:8
Now I say that Christ Jesus has become a minister to the circumcised on behalf of God's truth, in order to confirm the promises to the fathers;
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In Context
7Therefore accept one another, just as the Christ also accepted us, to the glory of God.
Cross References
Matthew 15:24But in answer He said, “I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
Luke 1:54He has taken the part of His servant Israel, in remembrance of mercy,
John 1:11He came to His own things, yet His own people did not receive Him.
Acts 3:25You are sons of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying to Abraham, ‘Yes, in your seed all the families of the earth will be blessed.’
Romans 3:3So, what if some did not believe? Their unbelief will not nullify God's faithfulness, will it?
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 →