Romans 15:8

For I say that Christ has been made minister of circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises of the fathers,

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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:

In Context

7Therefore receive one another, as Christ also received you, to the glory of God.

9and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as has been written, Therefore I will confess thee among the Gentiles, and in thy name sing praises.

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Cross References

Matthew 15:24And He responding said, I am not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Luke 1:54He delivered his son Israel, to remember mercy,

John 1:11He came unto His own, and His own received Him not.

Acts 3:25Ye are the sons of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying to Abraham, In thy seed shall the families of the earth be truly blessed.

Romans 3:3For what if some did not believe? whether will their unbelief destroy the faith of God?

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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