Romans 15:8

Translations

Modern

For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,

Traditional

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:

Literal

For I say that Christ has become a servant of the circumcision for the truth of God, in order to confirm the promises to the fathers,

Latin

Dico enim Christum Jesum ministrum fuisse circumcisionis propter veritatem Dei, ad confirmandas promissiones patrum:

Original

Greek

English

For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,

Notes

Romans 15:8–9

Through Christ, God enabled Jews and Gentiles to unite and glorify him as the new covenant people of God (see chapters 9–11). The issue of Jewish and Gentile relationships was central to the disagreement in the Roman church (14:1–15:7).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Tolerance

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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Circumcision Haggai, Book of Letter to the Romans Praise

Topics

Abraham: God's Covenant With Circumcision: Figurative God: Faithfulness of Jesus, the Christ: Mission of The Law of Moses: Christ: Circumcised According To The Promises of God: Are: Confirmed in Christ

Romans 15:8

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