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Romans 11:13 Cross-References
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“For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:”
Romans 11:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 11:13
For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles—hymin legō tois ethnesin (ὑμῖν λέγω τοῖς ἔθνεσιν). Paul now addresses Gentile believers directly, reminding them of his apostolic calling (Acts 9:15; 22:21; Galatians 2:7-8). He is ethnōn apostolos (ἐθνῶν ἀπόστολος), commissioned specifically to Gentiles. The phrase I magnify mine office (doxazō mou tēn diakonian, δοξάζω μου τὴν διακονίαν) means "I glorify my ministry."Paul is not boasting but explaining his strategic focus. By magnifying his Gentile ministry, he hopes to accomplish the goal stated in verse 11—provoking ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 11:13
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“Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.,But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:,,,,,,,,”
“I was appointed as a preacher”
“when they saw that I had been entrusted with the Good News for the uncircumcision”
“serving as a priest the Good News of God”
“that I might preach him among the Gentiles”
“not lying)”
“the very least of all saints”
“and I laid before them the Good News which I preach among the Gentiles”
“And he said unto me”
“and from the Gentiles”