Romans 15:16
that I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, administring the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the holy Spirit.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
17I have therefore matter of glorying in Christ Jesus, as to the things of God.
Cross References
Acts 9:15But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way, for he is the instrument I have chosen, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
Acts 20:24But none of these things move me, nor do I account my life dear, so that I may finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 22:21But he said unto me, Go away; for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.---
Romans 1:1Paul a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle,
Romans 8:26And the Spirit likewise helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for, as we ought: but the Spirit itself intercedes for us with unutterable groans.
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 →