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Romans 15:8 Cross-References
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“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:”
Romans 15:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 15:8
Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God (λέγω δὲ Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν διάκονον γεγενῆσθαι περιτομῆς ὑπὲρ ἀληθείας θεοῦ, legō de Christon Iēsoun diakonon gegenēsthai peritomēs hyper alētheias theou)—Paul begins demonstrating (vv. 8-12) how Christ received both Jews and Gentiles. Diakonon (minister, servant) emphasizes Christ's servanthood—he became a servant of the circumcision (Jews). Christ's earthly ministry focused on Israel (Matt 10:5-6, 15:24), fulfilling God's covenant promises. Hyper alētheias theou (for the truth/faithfulness of God) indicates that...
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Cross-References for Romans 15:8
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“I wasn't sent to anyone but the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
“God sent out his Son”
“and those who were his own didn't receive him.”
“in him is the Yes. Therefore also through him is the Amen, to the glory of God through us.”
“and of the covenant which God made with our fathers”
“which are not of this fold.{Isaiah 56:8} I must bring them also”
“For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?”
“the glory”
“serving as a priest the Good News of God”
“that it may be according to grace”