Romans 15:9

He also came that foreigners could praise God for his mercy, as Scripture says, “Therefore I will praise you among the foreigners; I will sing praises 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

8I maintain that Christ came as a servant to the Jews to show God tells the truth, keeping the promises he made to their forefathers.

10And also: “Foreigners, celebrate with his people!”

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Cross References

2 Samuel 22:50That's why I will praise you among the nations, Lord; I will sing praises about who you are.

Psalms 57:9I will thank you among the peoples, Lord; I will sing your praises among the nations.

Romans 3:29Is God only the God of the Jews? Isn't he the God of other people as well? Of course he is!

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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