Romans 15:16
That I should be the minister of Iesus Christ toward the Gentiles, ministring the Gospel of God, that the offering vp of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the holy Ghost.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
17I haue therefore whereof I may reioyce in Christ Iesus in those things which pertaine to God.
Cross References
Numbers 7:62A golden incense cup of ten shekels, full of incense,
Acts 9:15Then the Lord said vnto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessell vnto me, to beare my Name before the Gentiles, and Kings, and the children of Israel.
Acts 20:24But I passe not at all, neither is my life deare vnto my selfe, so that I may fulfill my course with ioye, and the ministration which I haue receiued of the Lord Iesus, to testifie the Gospell of the grace of God.
Acts 22:21Then he sayd vnto me, Depart: for I will send thee farre hence vnto the Gentiles.
Romans 1:1Paul a seruant of Iesus Christ called to be an Apostle, put apart to preache the Gospel of God,
Romans 8:26Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we knowe not what to pray as wee ought: but the Spirit it selfe maketh request for vs with sighs, which cannot be expressed.
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 →