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Romans 15:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Romans 15:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 15 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 by the Holy Ghost. offering up: or, sacrificing”
Romans 15:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 15:16
That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles (εἰς τὸ εἶναί με λειτουργὸν Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ εἰς τὰ ἔθνη, eis to einai me leitourgon Christou Iēsou eis ta ethnē)—Leitourgon (minister) is cultic/priestly language, used in the LXX for priests and Levites performing sacred service. Paul views his apostolic ministry as priestly work: mediating between God and people, but now extending to Gentiles. This isn't literal priesthood but metaphorical: apostolic ministry is sacred service to God on behalf of the nations.Ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might b...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 15:16
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“I glorify my ministry;”
“a servant of Jesus Christ”
“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:,,,,,,,,”
“and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith”
“I was appointed as a preacher”
“which was committed to my trust.”
“and I will send such as escape of them to the nations”
“so that I may finish my race with joy”
“for the obedience of the Gentiles”
“brothers”